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Hero's Journey and Archetypes

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The hero receives a mysterious message, an invitation, a challenge.

a)

departure

b)

call to adventure

c)

a phonecall

d)

initiation

2.

The hero needs some help in the assistance stage, probably from (click all that apply)

a)

mentor

b)

wise helper

c)

trickster

d)

damsel in distress

e)

the hunting group of allies

3.

This is the hero's darkest hour. He faces death, possibly even dies, only to be reborn. The innermost cave or abyss a.k.a

a)

Christmas

b)

crisis

c)

approach

d)

result

4.

The hero is shown here with

a)

Hunting Group of Companions (allies)

b)

His one and only Sidekick (the loyal retainer)

c)

his adopted family

d)

his group of frienemies

5.

True or false: All monomyths follow the EXACT same pattern and formula without exceptions

a)

true

b)

false

6.

How many character archetypes have we been studying?

a)

8

b)

4

c)

none

d)

32

7.

Character that appears near the beginning to announce the hero needs a change.

a)

Shadow

b)

Hero

c)

Trickster

d)

Herald

8.

This character appears to help the Hero then disappears.

a)

Mentor

b)

Shapeshifter

c)

Shadow

d)

Trickster

9.

This Character exists to create threat and conflict, and to give the hero something to struggle against.

a)

Shadow

b)

Guardian

c)

Herald

d)

Ally

10.

This character goes with the Hero on the journey. (friend)

a)

Shadow

b)

Mentor

c)

Herald

d)

Ally

11.

This character tests the hero before they face great challenges.

a)

Guardian

b)

Mentor

c)

Ally

d)

Hero

12.

This character adds fun and humor to the story.

a)

Herald

b)

Mentor

c)

Hero

d)

Trickster

13.

In the Hero's Journey, which stage involves the hero facing their greatest fear or challenge, often leading to a transformation?

a)

A) The Call to Adventure

b)

B) The Return with the Elixir

c)

C) The Ordeal

d)

D) The Road Back

14.

Which archetype in the Hero's Journey is typically characterized as a wise figure who provides guidance and support to the hero?

a)

A) The Shadow

b)

B) The Mentor

c)

C) The Trickster

d)

D) The Herald

15.

In literary analysis, what term describes a recurring symbol or motif throughout literature that represents universal patterns of human nature?

a)

A) Allegory

b)

B) Archetype

c)

C) Metaphor

d)

D) Irony