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Hero's Journey Archetypes

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

what type of character is the one making the journey and facing the challenges

a)

shadow

b)

mentor

c)

hero

d)

threshold guardian

e)

Shapeshifter

2.

Archetype that tries to test the hero at different times.

a)

Threshold Guardian

b)

Mentor

c)

Shapeshifter

d)

Shadow

e)

Villian

3.

Who is the main Villian or Problem in the way of the hero?

a)

Shadow

b)

Hero

c)

Mentor

d)

Bad Guys

e)

Shapeshifter

4.

Comedic Relief, Jester of the show

a)

Trickster

b)

Shapeshifter

c)

Hero

d)

Threshold Guardian

e)

Protagonist

5.

What character brings information to teach the Hero?

a)

Mentor

b)

Trickster

c)

Shadow

d)

outcast

e)

Hero

6.

On the Hero's Journey, 3:00 is?

a)

Approach the inmost cave

b)

Crisis

c)

Refusal of the Call

d)

Return to the Ordinary World

7.

What are the two worlds of the Hero's Journey?

a)

Big and Little

b)

Mars and Venus

c)

Ordinary World and Unknown World

d)

Land and Sky

8.

Most of a hero's journey takes place

a)

in space

b)

in the known world

c)

underground

d)

in the unknown world

9.

What is the last stage of the hero's journey called? (12:00)

a)

Return with the Elixir

b)

The Resolution

c)

The End

d)

The Finale

10.

This is the hero's normal world, where life is status quo, problems/conflicts don't trouble the hero, and he/she lives among mortals/non-supernatural beings.

a)

Refusal of the Call

b)

The Resurrection

c)

The Ordinary World

d)

Meeting with the Mentor

11.

Someone or something presents the hero with a problem, challenge, or an adventure. This can be an event or a person.

a)

Meeting with the Mentor

b)

The Call to Adventure

c)

The Ordeal

d)

Return with the Elixir

12.

The hero is too scared to accept the call and begin the journey.

a)

Refusal of the Call

b)

The Road Back

c)

The Ordinary World

d)

Crossing the Threshold

13.

The hero comes across a veteran traveler of the worlds or a wise man or woman who gives him or her training, equipment, weapons, or advice that will help on the journey.

a)

The Reward

b)

Approach to the Inmost Cave

c)

The Resurrection

d)

Meeting with the Mentor

14.

A "point of no return" is crossed. The hero is committing to the journey. The hero leaves their ordinary world and enters into an unfamiliar/new world.

a)

The Road Back

b)

Approaching the Inmost Cave

c)

The Ordeal

d)

Crossing the Threshold

15.

The hero faces his/her initial test/conflict and sorts out friends in the Unknown World. The hero picks up friends and enemies along the way.

a)

Tests, Allies, and Enemies

b)

The Call to Adventure

c)

The Road Back

d)

Return with the Elixir

16.

The hero hits setbacks during tests. The hero and new-found allies are reminded of the main challenge that lies ahead in the Special world.

a)

Tests, Allies, and Enemies

b)

The Ordeal

c)

Approach to the Inmost Cave

d)

Meeting with the Mentor

17.

The hero has overcome his greatest fear by facing and conquering the enemy/ordeal. The hero has now earned what s/he sought, but there is also danger of losing it again.

a)

Meeting with the Mentor

b)

The Reward

c)

Return with the Elixir

d)

Refusal of the Call

18.

The Hero is rededicated to change and must recommit to completing the adventure, leaving the special world to be sure the treasure is brought home safely. Often a chase scene on the hero's journey home signals the urgency and danger of the mission.

a)

The Road Back

b)

The Ordeal

c)

Crossing the Threshold

d)

Tests, Allies, and Enemies

19.

The hero experiences a positive emotional or personality change. The hero is tested a final time - applying all the wisdom s/he's brought back to the Ordinary World.

a)

The Ordeal

b)

The Resurrection

c)

Refusal of the Call

d)

Meeting with the Mentor

20.

The hero finally masters the problem. The hero returns home bearing some element of the treasure (elixir) that has the power to heal or transform the Ordinary World, just as the hero has been transformed.

a)

Crossing the Threshold

b)

The Reward

c)

The Road Back

d)

Return with the Elixir

21.

Teacher, counselor, trainer, and encourager to the hero.

a)

The Hero

b)

The Shadow

c)

The Sidekick

d)

The Mentor

22.

A pattern of narrative that describes the typical adventure of the archetype known as The Hero, the person who goes out and achieves great deeds on behalf of the group, tribe, or civilization.

a)

The Quest

b)

The Path

c)

The Hero's Journey

23.

This character opposes the hero. Can be an enchantress, temptress, monster, evil figure, devil or serpent.

a)

Shadow

b)

Mentor

c)

Herald

24.

What does the Herald do?

a)

changes over course of the story

b)

starts hero on his/her journey

c)

sidekick

d)

antagonist

25.

What does the Trickster do?

a)

changes during course of story

b)

starts hero on his/her journey

c)

wise presence who guides hero

d)

sidekick or comic relief

26.

Which character is the HERO of the Theseus myth?

a)

Medea

b)

Minotaur

c)

Theseus

d)

Perseus

27.

What were the two gifts Theseus' mom gave him when he pushed the boulder.

a)

A sword and sandals

b)

A car and a coupon

c)

A hat and a magic bag

d)

Money and a house key

28.

Which character was the HERALD in the Theseus myth?

a)

Princess Leia

b)

Princess Peach

c)

Princess Zelda

d)

Princess Aethra

29.

What Archetype was the Minotaur?

a)

Threshold Guardian

b)

Hero

c)

Trickster

d)

Herald

30.

Who was the CREATOR Archetype in the Perseus myth?

a)

Zeus

b)

Mario

c)

Link

d)

Percy Jackson

31.

What was the REWARD for Perseus?

a)

Andromeda

b)

A sword

c)

A sheild

d)

Nachos

32.

What two characters were THRESHOLD GUARDIANS in the Perseus myth?

a)

Medusa and Grey Women

b)

Grey Women and Andromeda

c)

Medusa and Zeus

d)

Perseus and Andromeda

33.

Who was the SHADOW Archetype in the Perseus myth?

a)

Dictys

b)

Perseus

c)

Polydectes

d)

Medusa

34.

The MENTOR Archetype for the Perseus myth was whom?

a)

Perseus

b)

Andromeda

c)

Athena

d)

Hermes

35.

What character is the HERO Archetype in the "Golden Fleece" myth?

a)

Medea

b)

Jason

c)

Pelias

d)

The Dragon

36.

What character is a THRESHOLD GUARDIAN in the "Golden Fleece."

a)

Medea

b)

Pelias

c)

Jason

d)

The Bulls

37.

What character is the MENTOR in "Golden Fleece?"

a)

Medea

b)

Jason

c)

The Bulls

d)

The Dragon