"The Hero's Journey" Multiple Choice

Which of these inferences is best supported by the following passage (paragraph 2)?

• The writers of successful films learned from the plot structure outlined in Campbell’s book.

• The writers of certain Hollywood films plagiarized from Campbell’s book.

• No film can be successful if it breaks Campbell’s plot structure.

• Campbell analyzed Star Wars and The Matrix, which inspired him to pursue his theory on the hero’s journey.

Which of these statements is best supported by the section Stage One: Departure?

• The hero’s mentor is almost always helpful while the threshold guardian is usually a less trustworthy guide.

• The hero often begins to see the mentor as a father figure.

• If a hero receives a spiritual mentor, they are more likely to succeed.

• The hero’s mentor is almost always helpful while the threshold guardian is an evil force that challenges the hero.

Which of these statements is most strongly supported by the section Stage Two: Initiation?

• The hero fully overcomes his/her weaknesses in the Road of Trials.

• All heroes must confront and defeat their fathers in a violent, central battle.

• Physical temptations in the hero’s world are often presented by a giant scorpion or a human-like demon.

• The hero's weaknesses are directly confronted in the center point of the journey.

Identify a text structure the author uses in paragraphs 16-19 in addition to chronological.

• In step 14, the author uses exemplification text structure to illustrate the concept of receiving help from friends or allies using The Avengers.

• In step 15, the author uses a text structure of listing advantages and disadvantages to detail plot points in The Incredibles.

• In step 16, the author uses a contrasting text structure to explain how Ripley conquers her fears and defeats the Alien Queen in Alien.

• In step 17, the author uses a classification text structure to discuss how Luke becomes one with the Force.

The essay’s conclusion sheds light on the author’s purpose by —

• introducing the final step in the hero’s journey.

• summarizing the major steps in the hero’s journey.

• restating the universal relevance of the hero’s journey.

• explaining the value of understanding the hero’s journey.

Which of these conclusions about the hero’s journey is most strongly supported by the chart?

• The hero will meet with a goddess in order to receive supernatural assistance.

• The Road of Trials is the most difficult moment for the hero throughout his/her journey.

• The hero will cross at least two thresholds on his/her way to mastering two worlds.

• The Initiation is the first stage of the hero’s journey.

What is the most effective transition to add to the beginning of sentence 2?

(1) Most people would assume that Captain America would be the favorite superhero of most Americans. (2) ________, they are mistaken because a 2020 survey indicated that Superman is America's favorite superhero by 47%.