In The Truman Show, who were Truman's threshold Guardians?

The cast, Christoff, Marlon, His mother and father....

What was Gawain’s Call?

Answering the Green Knight's Challenge.

What was Truman Burbank's call?

To leave Sea Haven and find Sylvia

In every hero's journey story the hero travels from __________________ to _________________.

the known world to the unknown world

What is the definition of atonement in the Hero's Journey?

The hero is "at-one" with his or her new knowledge.

In “The Hunger,” the narrator has a revelation that

He must stand up to the bullies with equal or greater violence.

As a result of his journey, how did Gawain's community , the brotherhood of the round table benefit?

They all had a story which taught them a lesson about chilvary.

In “The Hunger,” the narrator's a return

he could walk the "Streets of Memphis"

Which choice best describes Buddha's Return?

His death and entrance to Nirvana

What was Gawain's Revelation?

Realizing that he shamed himself by giving in to his fear.

In The Truman Show, which plot episode is the Abyss Moment in the film?

When Truman almost drowns in the water.

What are the three stages of the Rite of Passage (which is a simplified version of the HJ)?

Separation, initiation/transformation, and the return

In Langston Hughes "Thank You Ma'am," which quote from the story best demonstrates Roger's transformation?

"He did not trust the woman not to trust him."

In Langston Hughes "Thank You Ma'am," what was Roger's call in the first paragraph?

To convince Ms. Luella to understand that he is irredeemable.

Which moment in “Gawain and the Green Knight” best represents Gawains’s revelation?

When Gawain realizes that he has failed by being dishonest and afraid.

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1
In The Truman Show, who were Truman's threshold Guardians?
The cast, Christoff, Marlon, His mother and father....
The light fixture falling form the ceiling
Sylvia
2
What was Gawain’s Call?
Answering his own challenge.
Answering the Green Knight's Challenge.
Answering his mother's challenge.
Answering King Arthur's Challenge.
3
What was Buddha's Call in "The Buddha Story?"
The Eight-fold Truth
The Four Passing Sights
The first battle with Mara
Being protected by Naga Mucilinda
4
The Hero's Journey originated in
medieval times stories
ancient myths
Japanese anime
comic books
5
What was Truman Burbank's call?
To overcome his fear of water.
To accept Marlon as a true friend
To visit Tahiti and discover Christof
To leave Sea Haven and find Sylvia
6
When Gawain set out on his journey, what was his goal? Did his goal change over the course of his journey?
Yes, it didn't
No, it did not
No, it did
Yes, it did
7
In every hero's journey story the hero travels from __________________ to _________________.
a school where they are mentored to a full-time job
the United States to a foreign country
the known world to the unknown world
the ordinary world to the underworld
8
What is the definition of atonement in the Hero's Journey?
The hero has crossed the threshold.
A new truth is revealed to the hero
The hero is "at-one" with his or her new knowledge.
The hero returns with a gift.
9
Truman had to face his fears in the Abyss. What were his fears?
His vanity
His water fears
His fear of rejection
His fear of losing his best friend.
10
In which stage of the hero's journey does "part of the initiate dies so that a new part can be born?
The Atonement
The Threshold
The Transformation
The Challenges
11
Who was the Gawain's mentor in "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?"
Mr. York
The Green Knight
Sir Lancelot
King Arthur
12
In “The Hunger,” the narrator has a revelation that
He must talk back to his mother.
He must talk back to the bullies’ parents.
He must outsmart the bullies with his superior intellect.
He must stand up to the bullies with equal or greater violence.
13
As a result of his journey, how did Gawain's community , the brotherhood of the round table benefit?
They all had a story which taught them a lesson about chilvary.
They learned how to deal with a dude that can survive a beheading.
They all had access to the Green Girdle.
They were now friends with the Green Knight.
14
In “The Hunger,” the narrator's a return
He beat the bullies wit ha stick.
He won a gold medal
he could walk the "Streets of Memphis"
He yelled at the bullies' parents
15
Which HJ term is where the character faces death, rebirth, and the climax of the story?
Abyss
Separation
The Call
Mentor
16
Which choice best describes Buddha's Return?
His final battle against Mara
His death and entrance to Nirvana
Being helped by Naga Mucinlinda
The moment when Siddhartha almost dies by starvation
17
What was Gawain's Revelation?
Realizing that he should not seduce the Lady of the Castle.
Realizing that he shamed himself by giving in to his fear.
Realizing that Gawain never could achieve his goal because he was cursed.
Realizing that he just wasted his time by seeking out the Green Knight.
18
In The Truman Show, which plot episode is the Abyss Moment in the film?
When Truman kisses Sylvia on the beach.
When Truman almost drowns in the water.
When Truman hears stage directions on his car radio.
When Truman witnesses a studio light falling from the sky.
19
What are the three stages of the Rite of Passage (which is a simplified version of the HJ)?
Threshold, atonement, and return
The Inciting Force, Exposition, and Climax
Separation, initiation/transformation, and the return
The call, the abyss, and the return
20
Which of the following is NOT a stage in the Rite of Passage?
Point of no Return
Initiation/Transformation
Return
Separation
21
In Langston Hughes "Thank You Ma'am," which quote from the story best demonstrates Roger's transformation?
"He could make a dash for it. He could run, run, run, run, run!"
"He did not trust the woman not to trust him."
"When I get through with you, sir, you are going to remember me."
Not the correct answer
22
The transition from childhood to adulthood is called
a native ritual.
the threshold.
the return.
a rite of passage.
23
In Langston Hughes "Thank You Ma'am," what was Roger's call in the first paragraph?
To convince Ms. Luella that crime does pay.
To convince Ms. Luella not to turn him in, and, later, to trust him.
To convince Ms. Luella to understand that he is irredeemable.
To steal enough money to buy a pair of blue-suede shoes.
24
In which stage of the hero's journey is "the 'jumping off point' for the adventure?
The Atonement
The Threshold
The Challenges
The Transformation
25
Which moment in “Gawain and the Green Knight” best represents Gawains’s revelation?
When Gawain separates himself from the last helper.
When Gawain realizes that he has failed by being dishonest and afraid.
When Gawain returns to Camelot.
When The Green Knight proposes the challenge.

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