Hero's Journey, Archetypes, & Gilgamesh Quiz

The story develops rising action as the hero faces a series of challenges that become increasingly difficult as the story unfolds.

• The Road of Trials
• Call to Adventure
• Refusal of Return
• The Ultimate Boon

The future hero is first given notice that his or her life is going to change.

• The Ultimate Boon 
• Road of Trials
• Call to Adventure
• The Magic Flight

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The final step is the story’s resolution, when the hero returns with the boon. The theme is typically revealed at this point.

• The Road of Trials
• The Crossing or Return Threshold
• The Rescue from Without
• The Magic Flight

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The future hero often refuses to accept the call to adventure.

• Refusal of the Call
• Refusal of the Return
• The Magic Flight
• Call to Adventure

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What is another name for the Hero's Journey?

• monomyth
• crisis
• resolution
• legacy

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Trials may include...

• slaying a dragon, riding a dragon, and solving a riddle
• slaying a dragon, solving a riddle and riding a dragon
• riding a dragon, slaying a dragon, and escaping a trap
• slaying a dragon, solving a riddle, and escaping a trap

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This is person is the main character-and has to change and complete their goal.

• Shadow
• Hero
• Sidekick
• Mentor

This person teaches and trains the Hero.

• Hero
• Mentor
• Trickster
• Shadow

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This person is the exact opposite of the Hero.

• Mentor
• Sidekick
• Shadow
• Hero

This person can sometimes change sides and cannot always be trusted.

• Mentor
• Hero
• Herald
• Shapeshifter