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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who formalizes the dogma of Mary being the Mother of God?

2. Which legend of knights is used to affirm the idea of romantic love?

3. What types of figures which dated back to the Neolithic period were found in Europe?

4. To what figure from Germanic and Celtic myths did Campbell expose his students?

5. The Semitic and Indo-European invaders were mainly what?

Short Essay Questions

1. In relation to the Neolithic figures that have been unearthed, what issue does Campbell not address?

2. Who described an expression of metaphysical idea that life is part of one great dream of a single dreamer?

3. What placed the Goddess as a counterpart to the male God who judges and punishes mankind?

4. What are liturgies?

5. What image does Campbell evoke to illustrate what he is trying to convey when he discusses the concept of eternity?

6. What does the title of Chapter 5, The Hero's Adventure, indicate to the reader?

7. What does the description of evildoers and their fate teach the members of a society?

8. What is the basis for measuring and recording time?

9. How does Campbell describe sexual desire?

10. The legends of heroes also can describe what besides religions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you believe the circle is such a powerful system in all religions? What part does it play in your own religion? Use specific examples.

Essay Topic 2

How does Hollywood perpetuate myths and legends? Do you believe this is necessary? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

How does the concept of romantic love persist this day in Western culture? Does it persist in the same manner as the troubadours suggested? Why or why not?

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