The Hero's Trail: Chapter One
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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.
- 1.T.A. Barron opened his book with Lao-tzu's quote, "Every great journey begins with a single step." The author was most likely
- A.
Dedicating the book to one of his heroes
- B.
Giving advice about hiking
- C.
Preparing the reader for the journey to becoming a hero.
- D.
Telling the reader that to get through the book one has to start reading
- 2.The main idea of chapter one is
- A.
That one needs good hiking boots to be a hero.
- B.
That we build our character with each choice we make.
- C.
Life is like a mountain trail.
- D.
It takes a special person to be a hero.
- 3.Barron suggests that each of us are shaped by
- A.
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.
- 4.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.
- D.
All three answers are correct.
- 5.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.
- 6.Someone who has won our attention is
- A.
A celebrity.
- B.
A trail guide.
- C.
A hero.
- D.
A distraction.
- 7.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
- 8.Grace can be defined as
- A.
A character of kindness and mercy
- B.
Not giving up.
- C.
Being inspired.
- D.
Admiration
- 9.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.
- 10.A good way to show your perseverance is
- A.
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.
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