Trickster Archetype Reading Comprehension Questions

How are tricksters often perceived in many cultures?

• As serious and solemn figures

• As sacred and untouchable

• As cunning or foolish, often funny

• As leaders and kings

Which mythological figure is mentioned as an example of a trickster?

• Zeus

• Loki

• Hercules

• Thor

What is the trickster an example of in modern literature?

• A divine being

• A Jungian Archetype

• A historical figure

• A mythical creature

What do the coyote and raven steal from the gods in certain mythologies?

• Water

• Fire

• Gold

• Wisdom

What is the trickster described as in the introductory quote?

• A warrior and leader

• A philosopher and thinker

• An alchemist and magician

• A king and ruler

In typical fairy tales, who often wins the trials set by the king?

• A brave prince

• A noble knight

• A poor and simple peasant

• A wise old man

What does the trickster often represent in stories?

• The force of strength

• The force of cunning

• The force of wisdom

• The force of kindness

What is a key characteristic of the trickster's existence?

• Lives strictly within time

• Lives inside and outside of time

• Lives only in the past

• Lives only in the future

What role can the trickster play in relation to the hero?

• Always an enemy

• Always a mentor

• An ally or companion

• A distant observer

What is one of the trickster's roles in storytelling?

• A silent observer

• A truth teller

• A passive listener

• A strict enforcer