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- 1. Multiple Choice
An archetype is
a character, action, or situation that is a pattern across cultures
a larger than life character who goes on a quest
a character that opposed the protagonist
a character who needs to be rescued
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following characters is a larger-than-life individual who goes on a journey or quest?
villain/monster
temptress
damsel in distress
hero
- 3. Multiple Choice
Why are heroes important to the literature of cultures across the world?
They are sooooo entertaining!
They demonstrate qualities and abilities valued in each culture.
They give people hope.
They are role models.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following archetypal characters is a protector and leader?
Mother Figure
Temptress
Father Figure
Helper: Wise Old Man or Woman, Teacher, Mentor
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following archetypal characters is at the wrong place at the wrong time?
Villain/monster
Damsel in Distrtess
Hero
Underdog
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT an archetypal journey pattern?
The Quest to Know Who You Are
The Quest for Knowledge
The Quest for Fame and Fortune
The Quest for Danger and Close Calls
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following archetypal settings is a place of suffering and decision?
Underworld
Maze/Labyrinth
Castle
Crossroads
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of the following archetypal settings is the place where the hero and companions can face fear/death?
Crossroads
Underworld
Maze/Labyrinth
Castle
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT an archetypal journey?
Quest for Promised Land/Build a City
Quest to Save the People/Rid the Land of Danger
Quest for Love (Save a Princess)
Quest for Foolishness
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of an archetypal hero?
Gollum from Lord of the Rings
Obiwan Kenobi from Star Wars
Harry Potter
Sir Lancelot from King Arthur
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of the Mother Figure archetype?
Mrs. Weasley from Harry Potter
The White Witch from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz
Mufasa from The Lion King
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which of the following archetypal characters uses their power to weaken the hero or get him/her to stray from their journey?
Father Figure
Damsel in Distress
Temptress
Wise Old Woman
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which of the following archetypal characters is exposed to the evils of the world?
Damsel in Distress
The Trickster/Fool
The Innocent
Monster/Villain
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT an example of the Monster/Villain archetype?
The Giant from Jack in the Beanstalk
Voldemort from Harry Potter
King Arthur
Scar from the Lion Kind
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of the following archetypal characters is a protective nurturer and gentle provider?
Damsel in Distress
Mother Figure
Temptress
Wise Old Woman
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of the following archetypal characters needs to be rescued?
Innocent
Damsel in Distress
Underdog
Helper (Wise Old Man or Woman/Teacher/Mentor)
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which of the following archetypal characters sometimes tricks others to get what he/she wants them to do and can be both virtuous and evil?
Temptress
Innocent
Trickster/Fool
Helpers
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT an example of the Underdog archetype?
The Ugly Duckling
Neville Longbottom from Harry Potter
Merlin from King Arthur
Samwise Gamgee from Lord of the Rings
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which of the following characters is NOT an example of the Innocent archetypal character?
Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz
Red from Cars
Dory from Finding Nemo
Darth Vader from Star Ward
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which of the following archetypal characters assist and guide the hero?
Temptress
Mother Figure
Underdog
Helpers (Wise Old Man or Woman/Teacher/Mentor)
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT an example of the Temptress Archetypal Character?
Meg in Hercules
Hans in Frozen
White Witch in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Mufasa in The Lion King
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a reason people tell stories?
so students have to learn about them
religious edification/historic education
explain the origin of the universe
entertainment
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which of the following archetypal settings is a place of safety where the treasure or Damsel in Distress can be found?
Maze/Labyrinth
Crossroads
Castle
Underworld
- 24. Multiple Choice
Which of the following archetypal settings represents a puzzling dilemma or a great uncertainty?
Crossroads
Maze/Labyrinth
Underworld
Castle
- 25. Multiple Choice
What do archetypes found in stories across the globe tell us about these cultures?
Human beings only care about food, clothes, and shelter.
Human beings, regardless of culture, all have similar social and individual needs after their basic needs for food, clothes, and shelter are met.
Heroes are important.
Different cultures have nothing in common.
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