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Character Archetypes

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
An archetype is a ______________________ that we find repeated over and over in literature.
a)
puzzle
b)
phrase
c)
pattern
d)
formula
2.
a)

Everyman

b)

Sage

c)

Caretaker

d)

Hero

3.

One who seeks to impart knowledge and understanding , wise person with a moral compass

a)

ruler

b)

explorer

c)

outlaw

d)

sage

4.

One who seeks freedom to be individual and stands against established rule in an effort to find freedom and/or bring about change

a)

hero

b)

outlaw

c)

magician

d)

lover

5.

One who seeks to enjoy life and have fun. Brings humor to a situation.

a)

sage/mentor

b)

sdekick

c)

jester

d)

leader

6.

One who seeks to nurture the emotional and physical well-being of others.

a)

Innocent

b)

Creator

c)

Caregiver

d)

Magician

7.

One who seeks to impart knowledge and understanding to someone who needs or deserves the information. Usually a wise person with a keen intellect and emotional intelligence. May serve as a moral compass or guide for other characters.

a)

Everyman

b)

Magician

c)

Sage

d)

Jester

8.

One who seeks to mature emotionally. One who is young and naive, sees good in the world and has hope. Needs guidance and to be rescued from their troubles.

a)

Caregiver

b)

Hero

c)

Innocent

d)

Jester

9.

One who seeks something beyond the boundaries of the mind or a physical location.

a)

Everyman

b)

Outlaw

c)

Explorer

d)

Ruler

10.

Restores harmony, Solves the problem, or saves the day, despite the odds being against them

a)

Hero

b)

Loyal Companion

c)

Anti-Hero

d)

Mother

11.

True or False: A character may fit into more than one archetype.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

True or False: There may be more than one of any archetype in a literary work.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

A recurring character, setting, or situation that reflects human experience is..

a)

an archetype

b)

plagiarism

c)

a crazy coincidence

d)

a protagonist

14.

Characters who might accompany the hero or the villain and provide comic relief are called....

a)

Jester

b)

Ruler

c)

Lover

d)

Explorer

15.

What archetype is the fairy godmother in Cinderella?

a)

mentor

b)

hero

c)

sidekick

d)

old woman

16.

Which archetype is the wolf in 3 Little Pigs?

a)

Hero

b)

Ruler

c)

Mentor

d)

Caregiver

17.

Mother in Little Red Riding Hood is...

a)

Ruler

b)

Sage

c)

Innocent

d)

Jester

18.

The protagonist (main character) in Little Red Riding Hood is...

a)

Innocent

b)

Lover

c)

Magician

d)

Hero

19.

The antagonist (wolf) in Little Red Riding Hood is...

a)

Sage

b)

Everyman

c)

Explorer

d)

Ruler

20.

Tony Stark is which character archetype?

a)

Creator

b)

Everyman

c)

Ruler

d)

Lover