Ramayana Test

Which Hero's Journey stage best describes the Hermit deciding to seek out the knowledge for the poem (lines 1-4)?

• The Ordeal

• Call to Adventure

• Refusal of the Call

• The Resurrection

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In The Hero's Journey, what does the 'Road of Trials' mainly involve?

• The hero returning home in peace.

• The hero receiving a reward.

• A series of challenges and tests the hero must pass.

• The hero resting and relaxing.

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The Hero's Journey framework helps readers understand the Ramayana by showing that its story is a universal pattern. What does this mean?

• The story only makes sense to readers in India.

• The basic story of a hero facing challenges appears in many cultures.

• The journey is short and easy to follow.

• The author invented all the steps of the journey.

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Which event from Ramayana most clearly represents the Hero's Journey stage of 'Supernatural Aid' in lines 5-8?

• Ravana kidnapping Sita.

• The Hermit using ritual preparation and meditation to gain insight.

• The crossing of the ocean by the army.

• The coronation of Vibhishan.

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The conflict between Rama and Ravana in the epic is the most direct example of which universal theme?

• The importance of family.

• Good versus Evil.

• The power of nature.

• The joy of traveling.

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Rama deciding to go into exile because he must honor his father’s oath, even though it is unfair, shows the importance of which theme?

• Selfishness vs. Greed

• Revenge vs. Forgiveness

• Morality vs. Loyalty

• Chaos vs. Order

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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Who is the main hero of the Ramayana epic?

• Hanuman

• Ravana

• Rama

• Valmiki

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What did King Dasaratha promise Kaikeyi that led to Rama's exile?

• To give her all his gold.

• To make her the Queen of Lanka.

• To grant her any two boons (wishes).

• To build her a new temple.

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What was Kaikeyi’s specific demand that sent Rama to the forest?

• To bring back a rare herb.

• To exile Rama for fourteen years and crown her son Bharata as king.

• To forgive Ravana's crimes.

• To build a bridge across the sea.

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Who is the author/poet of the original Ramayana?

• Hanuman

• Rama

• Valmiki

• Sita

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