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Introduction to the Hero's Journey

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
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1.

What is the Hero's Journey? The Hero's Journey is a common narrative structure found in myths, literature, and (a)   .

2.

What does the term 'Known World' refer to in the Hero's Journey?

a)

The hero's ordinary life before the adventure begins.

b)

The magical realm the hero must enter.

c)

The villain's domain.

d)

The place where the final battle occurs.

3.

The first stage of the Hero's Journey is _________

(a)  

Choose from the below words
ORDINARY WORLD

CALL TO ADVENTURE

RETURN WITH THE ELIXIR

THE ROAD BACK

4.

The fourth stage of the Hero's Journey is _________.

a)

MEETING THE MENTOR

b)

THE RETURN

c)

THE ORDEAL

d)

THE CALL TO ADVENTURE

5.

The seventh stage of the Hero's Journey is _________.

(a)  

Choose from the below words
THE ORDEAL

THE CALL TO ADVENTURE

THE RETURN WITH THE ELIXIR

THE REFUSAL OF THE CALL

6.

What is the definition of 'Ordinary World' in the Hero's Journey?

a)

The hero's normal life before the journey begins.

b)

The hero's greatest challenge.

c)

The hero's return home.

d)

The hero's first battle. groaning

7.

What is the definition of 'Call to Adventure' in the hero's journey?

a)

The hero returns home

b)

The hero is presented with a challenge or quest

c)

The hero refuses the call

d)

The hero meets a mentor

8.

Fill in the blank: In the 'Call to Adventure' stage, the hero is presented with a (a)   or quest.

9.

According to the example, what does Aang learn during the 'Call to Adventure' stage?

a)

He is a waterbender

b)

He is the Avatar and must bring balance to the world

c)

He must defeat the Fire Nation

d)

He is not special

10.

What does 'Refusing the Call' mean in the context of a hero's journey?

(a)  

Choose from the below words

The hero immediately accepts the adventure

The hero hesitates/ refuses the call to adventure

The hero defeats the villain

The hero returns home

11.

In the example given, Aang runs away from his responsibilities and ends up (a)   in an iceberg.

12.

What is the definition of 'Meeting the Mentor' in the hero's journey?

a)

The hero faces their greatest fear

b)

The hero meets someone who provides guidance or help

c)

The hero returns home

d)

The hero receives a reward

13.

Monk Gyatso, Aang's caretaker and spiritual guide, supports him with (a)   and wisdom.

14.

What is the definition of 'Crossing the Threshold'? The hero leaves the ______ world and enters the ______ world.

a)

known, unknown

b)

unknown, known

c)

real, imaginary

d)

safe, dangerous

15.

Which of the following is an example of 'Crossing the Threshold'?

a)

Aang awakens 100 years later to a war-torn world and begins his journey.

b)

Aang stays in his village and refuses to leave.

c)

Aang celebrates a festival with his friends.

d)

Aang reads a book about the world. Distribution:

16.

What is the definition of 'Tests, Allies, Enemies' in a hero's journey?

a)

The hero returns home

b)

The hero faces challenges and meets friends and foes

c)

The hero receives a call to adventure

d)

The hero refuses the call

17.

In 'Avatar: The Last Airbender,' Aang befriends Katara, Sokka, and Toph, and faces enemies like (a)   and Azula.

18.

What is the definition of 'The Ordeal' in the context of a story?

(a)  

Choose from the below words

The hero returns home

The hero nears the center of the story’s challenge

The hero meets a mentor

The hero receives a reward

19.

In the example given, Aang prepares to face the ________, seeking a nonviolent solution.

a)

Fire Lord

b)

Earth King

c)

Water Chief

d)

Air Nomad

20.

The Supreme Ordeal is the stage in the hero's journey where the hero faces a major (a)   or crisis.

21.

What is the definition of 'Reward' in the context of the hero's journey?

a)

The hero faces their greatest fear.

b)

The hero achieves a significant victory.

c)

The hero returns home.

d)

The hero receives help from a mentor.

22.

What is the definition of 'The Road Back' in the hero's journey? The hero begins the journey home, ______ by the experience.

(a)  

Choose from the below words
changed

unaffected

delayed

confused

unchanged

23.

In the 'Resurrection' stage of the hero's journey, the hero faces a final test and emerges _______.

(a)  

Choose from the below words
reborn

defeated

unchanged

forgotten

24.

Fill in the blank: In the Hero's Journey, 'Return with the Elixir' means the hero returns home with ________ or power.

a)

newfound knowledge

b)

a magical pet

c)

a lost map

d)

an ancient curse

25.

Which of the following best describes the example of 'Return with the Elixir' in the image?

a)

Aang brings balance and hope to the world without compromising his values.

b)

The hero refuses to return home.

c)

The hero loses all his powers.

d)

Aang abandons his friends.'