The Hero's Journey & Archetypes Quiz

The Hero's Journey is ... (slide 2)

• usually a tragedy (like Romeo and Juliet)

• a structure for telling the story of an imperfect hero

• a structure for telling the story of a perfect hero

• charts how a hero easily and effortlessly triumphs on their quest

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An "archetype" ... (slide 3)

• is a kind of villain

• refers to characters that are familiar in heroic stories

• is another word for a "hero"

• is a type of "god" or "goddess" in Greek mythology

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The first stage of the Hero's Journey is titled (slide 8):

• Call to Adventure

• Refusal of Call

• The Ordinary World

• Crossing the Threshold

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In Odysseus' "Ordinary World," he assumes the role of king and _____ (2:00-3:00 in the video).

• father

• villain

• mentor

• damsel

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How is Shrek "Called to Adventure" (slide 9)?

• He's called to fight for the Rebel Alliance.

• He's called to fight in the Trojan War.

• He's called to fight for the fairy tale creates that have been kicked out of their homes.

• He's called to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

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How is Odysseus "Called to Adventure?" (4:00-5:00)

• He's called on to fight for the Rebel Alliance.

• He's called on to fight in the Trojan War.

• He's called on to fight for the fairy tale creatures that have been kicked out of their homes.

• He's called on to destroy a powerful ring.

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What does Odysseus leave behind for his son? (5:00)

• his axe

• his sword

• a letter

• a bow

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What causes Odysseus hesitation before leaving for the war? (6:00-9:00)

• he is afraid

• he doesn't want to leave behind his wife and son

• he's stubborn and selfish

• he has no pride for his country

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Anticlea says goodbye to Odysseus before he leaves. She can best be described as what archetype? (9:00-10:00)

• a flawed hero

• the doting mother

• a blushing bride

• a villain

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Who is Shrek's "Mentor" (slide 11).

• the fairy tale creatures

• Fiona

• Donkey

• Lord Farquaad

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