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WorksheetsArchetypes
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 14mins
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1.
Which of the answers choices complete the following statement from the notes?
In literature, an archetype seems to represent . . .
In literature, an archetype seems to represent . . .
a)
patterns in only certain cultures
b)
ideas or concepts only in our culture
c)
universal patterns of human nature
2.
3 types of archetypes?
a)
Symbols, Characters, Situations, and motifs
b)
Symbolic, Evil, Hero
c)
Character, Hero, Light
3.
Someone who is challenged physically, mentally or morally to achieve a goal
a)
Villain
b)
Hero
c)
Mentor or Guide
4.
Old man or woman who teaches, guides or helps the hero
a)
Mother Figure
b)
Servant
c)
Mentor
5.
What are archetypes?
a)
Independent situations
b)
Hero's journey
c)
Universal patterns
d)
Solitarty meditation
6.
Which of the following is not an archetypal motif found in literature?
a)
The completion of tasks that seem to be "impossible" to complete.
b)
Characters, events, situations, or objects that come in 3s.
c)
Help that comes from supernatural or magical forces.
d)
The use of spirits to guide the villain into the Underworld.
7.
TRUE or FALSE: Characterized by sensuous beauty, the temptress is one whose physical attraction may bring about the hero’s downfall.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
In its simplest form, this character is the one ultimately who may fulfill a necessary task and who will restore fertility, harmony, and/or justice to a community. The _____ is the one who typically experiences an initiation, who goes the community’s ritual (s), et cetera.
a)
The Hero
b)
The Mentor
c)
The Loyal Retainers
d)
The Earth Mother
9.
In this phase of the Hero's Journey, The Hero applies all the wisdom s/he's or she's gained, is reborn and Experiences a positive emotional or physical change. This is called the ____.
a)
Resolution
b)
New Life/Resurrection
c)
Reward/Treasure
d)
Departure/Crossing the Threshold
10.
In this phase of the Hero's Journey, A "line" is crossed. The Hero is committing to the journey, leaves the ordinary world, and enters into an unfamiliar/new world.
a)
Resolution
b)
New Life/Resurrection
c)
Reward/Treasure
d)
Departure/Crossing the Threshold
11.
An Archetype is _____.
a)
an example of a myth
b)
a recurrent pattern in literature
c)
the outcome of a story
d)
Carl Jung
12.
In this symbolic setting, ______ are often a metaphor for life's journey, especially if _____ are shown as a road or means of travel, pulling or pushing a character through changes. ___ can also be a metaphor for the passage of time.
a)
Rivers
b)
Mountains
c)
Freeways
d)
Forests
13.
The trickster cuts the hero down to size and ...
a)
Gives him gifts
b)
Is usually older and wiser
c)
Uses humor to create comic relief
d)
Rounds out the hero's personality
14.
This woman is a vulnerable female character who needs to be rescued by the hero. Who is she?
a)
Temptress
b)
Platonic Ideal
c)
Damsel in Distress
d)
Star-Crossed Lover
15.
The Call to Adventure is when the hero gets
a)
a notification on his phone
b)
faced with something that begins his adventure
c)
a horn blast in the ear
d)
a literal phone call from the universe
16.
Why does the hero go through trials, meeting allies and enemies?
a)
to have something to do
b)
to prove his hero worth
c)
to meet the princess
d)
to waste time while he gets to the bad guy
17.
What is a characteristic of a mentor?
a)
leaves his/her family
b)
guides the villain
c)
guides the hero
d)
tutors the sidekick
18.
What type of character is the villain?
a)
protagonist
b)
antagonist
c)
minor character
d)
a foil
19.
What is a typical characteristic of a villain?
a)
dark
b)
good
c)
caring
d)
unintelligent
20.
Which character usually has an unhealable wound?
a)
villain
b)
sidekick
c)
mentor
d)
hero
21.
What is NOT a characteristic of a hero?
a)
Brave
b)
Young
c)
Unintellegent
d)
Leaves his family
22.
True or False: A mentor's characteristic is he/she is wise.
a)
True
b)
False
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