The Hero's Trail: Chapter One
This quiz will test you on the key concepts of "Introduction: The Hero''s Hiking Boots" in T. A. Barron's The Hero's Trail.
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T.A. Barron opened his book with Lao-tzu's quote, "Every great journey begins with a single step." The author was most likely
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Dedicating the book to one of his heroes
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Giving advice about hiking
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Preparing the reader for the journey to becoming a hero.
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Telling the reader that to get through the book one has to start reading
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C. Preparing the reader for the journey to becoming a hero.Explanation
T.A. Barron most likely wants the reader to know that a person becomes a hero one step at a time.Rate this question:
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The main idea of chapter one is
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That one needs good hiking boots to be a hero.
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That we build our character with each choice we make.
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Life is like a mountain trail.
- D.
It takes a special person to be a hero.
Correct Answer
B. That we build our character with each choice we make.Explanation
The main idea of chapter one is that a hero is made by both what life throws at him/her and by his/her character. Character, according to Barron, is created with each choice we make.Rate this question:
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Barron suggests that each of us are shaped by
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What life throws at us.
- B.
The friends we hang with.
- C.
What we are inside.
- D.
Both what life throws at us and what we are inside.
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D. Both what life throws at us and what we are inside.Explanation
Oh oh! This is a trick question. Read all responses before making your final decision.Rate this question:
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It is important to have heroes in life because
- A.
They encourage us as we travel through life.
- B.
They act as our trail guides.
- C.
They remind us of who we are and who we can become.
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All three answers are correct.
Correct Answer
D. All three answers are correct.Explanation
Just checking to see if you paid attention to the previous tip.Rate this question:
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Barron compairs life to
- A.
A bowl of cherries.
- B.
A box of chocolates.
- C.
A remarkable and heroic hike.
- D.
An aardvark on a handcar.
Correct Answer
C. A remarkable and heroic hike.Explanation
Throughout the entire book, Barron is comparing life to hiking a mountain trail.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Someone who has won our attention is
- A.
A celebrity.
- B.
A trail guide.
- C.
A hero.
- D.
A distraction.
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A. A celebrity.Explanation
Barron states that a celebrity is all about being noticed. A hero, on the other hand, does something truly important regardless of whether anyone ever notices.Rate this question:
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The qualities a person carries inside; a combination of the head, the heart, and the soul is a good definition for
- A.
Courage
- B.
Perseverance
- C.
Character
- D.
Grace
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C. CharacterExplanation
Character is essential for a hero.Rate this question:
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Grace can be defined as
- A.
A character of kindness and mercy
- B.
Not giving up.
- C.
Being inspired.
- D.
Admiration
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A. A character of kindness and mercyExplanation
Grace is going through life treating people with the understanding of how difficult life can be and a forgiving nature for people's mistakes.Rate this question:
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Courage can be defined as
- A.
Not being afraid.
- B.
Strength of mind or spirit to carry on in spite of danger, fear, or difficulty.
- C.
Living dangerously.
- D.
Saving lives.
Correct Answer
B. Strength of mind or spirit to carry on in spite of danger, fear, or difficulty.Explanation
Remember, courage is not an absence of fear but rather keeping fear in control.Rate this question:
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A good way to show your perseverance is
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To give up and play video games.
- B.
To decide you will study later.
- C.
To be distracted by that instant message.
- D.
To continue on to the study guide for the next chapter.
Correct Answer
D. To continue on to the study guide for the next chapter.Explanation
You guessed it. Now, do it!Rate this question:
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