Quiz: The Power of a Hero's Journey RI.10.1.2.3.4

What is explicitly stated as Joseph Campbell’s contribution to understanding stories?

• He created the Star Wars saga.

• He invented the concept of the hero’s journey.

• He wrote a blueprint outlining 17 steps of a hero’s journey.

• He was an actual sailor like Ulysses.

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Joseph Campbell’s concept of the hero’s journey is called the ___________.

• hero’s journey

• monomythic cycle

• epic odyssey

• mythic quest

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How does the author develop the central idea that the hero’s journey is universal?

• By giving examples from myths and modern stories.

• By describing Joseph Campbell’s life in detail.

• By focusing only on ancient myths.

• By listing unrelated stories.

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Order the first four stages of the Hero’s Journey in the correct sequence:

• The Crossing of the First Threshold

• The Call to Adventure

• Refusal of the Call

• Supernatural Aid

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Match the term with its meaning based on the article:

• Ultimate Boon

• The main goal or prize of the hero’s journey

• Threshold Guardian

• The hero initially rejects the adventure

• Apotheosis

• The hero reaches enlightenment and power

• Refusal of the call

• A deceitful figure blocking the hero's path

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Which piece of evidence supports the idea that heroes often need help on their journey?

• A) "The hero must face the threshold guardian alone."

• B) "The universe sends help in the form of a mentor."

• C) "The hero always succeeds without assistance."

• D) "Heroes do not meet anyone during their journey."

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What effect does the phrase “belly of the whale” have on the tone of the text?

• It creates a humorous tone.

• It adds a sense of danger and transformation.

• It describes a literal animal attack.

• It implies boredom.

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The hero’s __________ involves facing tests and learning skills, sometimes failing along the way.

• road of trials

• call to adventure

• return with the elixir

• refusal of the call

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Drag the descriptions to the correct Hero’s Journey step: Step Name: _______

• The hero begins the adventure and must leave ordinary life

• Meeting with the Goddess

• Choosing between temptation and staying on the quest

• The Temptation

• Encountering the goddess or symbolic feminine figure

• Atonement with the Father

• Facing a powerful father figure or authority

• Call to Adventure

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What inference can be made about why Katniss volunteered to be a Tribute?

• She wanted to win a prize.

• She was afraid of the Hunger Games.

• She wanted to protect her sister Prim.

• She wanted to refuse the call to adventure.

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