The Hero's Journey text

Why did Joseph Campbell write his book, The Hero with a Thousand Faces?

• He was offered a large amount of money to write it.

• He was popular, and his fans wanted a book.

• He realized many stories he liked followed the same plot line.

• He wanted to compare and contrast various heroes throughout literature.

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Why would a hero NOT accept a 'call to adventure'?

• He/she is afraid.

• He/she does not understand the tasks required.

• He/she does not want to go to a new place.

• All of the above

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In what step does the hero typically meet a mentor?

• The Ordinary World

• Crossing the Threshold

• Tests, Allies, and Enemies

• Call to Adventure

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According to Campbell what is the definition of an ally?

• A person who helps the hero.

• A person who travels with the

• A person who acts against the hero.

• A person who travels with the hero and offers support.

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If at the end of an adventure a hero is not able to return home, it is because he/she did not

• overcome the Supreme Ordeal

• ask his/her mentor for help

• secure proper passage back home

• work well with his/her followers

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All stories involving a hero have a happy ending?

• True

• False

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______________ is the hero of The Hobbit, and the hero's mentor is ______________.

• Bilbo Baggins, Rivendell

• Katniss Everdeen, Gandalf

• Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf

• Katniss Everdeen, Rivendell

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In The Hobbit, who serve as allies to the hero?

• hobbits

• wizards

• dwarves

• elves

The definition of a 'dystopian' novel can be found where in the article?

• in the header

• in the actual text

• it is not given

• in a footnote

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If a hero refuses his/her call to action, bad things will happen?

• True

• False

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