Pre-test Archetypes
An archetype is defined as a very typical example of a certain person or thing. In this quiz, we’ll be looking at some character archetypes and their common backstories and story culminations. What archetypes can you tell us about?
- 1.
The _____________ often becomes a wanderer/s.
- A.
Scapegoat
- B.
Hunting group of companions
- C.
Mentor
- D.
Outcast
Correct Answer
D. Outcast -
- 2.
The ____________ is the fertile character in most stories.
- A.
Temptress
- B.
Platonic ideal
- C.
Earthmother
- D.
Damsel in distress
Correct Answer
C. Earthmother -
- 3.
This hero is spirited away when he is young and is raised by strangers. He later returns home as a stranger in his own land and sees new problems and new solutions.
- A.
The Intiate
- B.
The Mentor
- C.
The Friendly Beast
- D.
The Young Man from the Provinces
Correct Answer
D. The Young Man from the Provinces -
- 4.
The _________________ character often brings about the downfall of the protagonist by using her feminine wiles and physical beauty.
- A.
Temptress
- B.
Platonic Ideal
- C.
Damsel in Distress
- D.
Devil Figure
Correct Answer
A. Temptress -
- 5.
The _____________ often becomes a martyr at death.
- A.
Outcast
- B.
Mentor
- C.
Initiate
- D.
Scapegoat
Correct Answer
D. Scapegoat -
- 6.
A helpless woman who seeks the help of a hero, but she may be a trick.
- A.
Damsel in Distress
- B.
Temptress
- C.
Amazon Warrior
- D.
Platonic Ideal
Correct Answer
A. Damsel in Distress -
- 7.
Star-Crossed Lovers often
- A.
Meet a tragic end.
- B.
Wander the country-side together.
- C.
Threaten the life of a hero.
- D.
Offer worldly goods in exchange for the hero's soul.
Correct Answer
A. Meet a tragic end. -
- 8.
Often, this character serves as a role model or mother or father figure.
- A.
Friendly Beast
- B.
Platonic Ideal
- C.
Mentor
- D.
Protagonist
Correct Answer
C. Mentor -
- 9.
The Intiate must
- A.
Endure perils to be together with his companions.
- B.
Befriend the hero to save his own life.
- C.
Redeems himself to be together with his one true love.
- D.
Go through training and ceremony prior to going on a quest
Correct Answer
D. Go through training and ceremony prior to going on a quest -
- 10.
The purpose of this character is to show that nature is on the side of the hero.
- A.
Earthmother
- B.
Amazon Warrior
- C.
Friendly Beast
- D.
Scapegoat
Correct Answer
C. Friendly Beast -
- 11.
The Hunting Group of Companions will
- A.
Face perils to be together.
- B.
Go on a quest to find the friendly beast.
- C.
Save the devil figure through their nobility.
- D.
Offer spiritual and emotional nourishment to those they love.
Correct Answer
A. Face perils to be together. -
- 12.
The ____________________ is the leading character, hero or heroine whose struggles move the plot along.
- A.
Initiate
- B.
Protagonist
- C.
King/Queen
- D.
Mentor
Correct Answer
B. Protagonist -
- 13.
Which option is NOT a characteristic of the Amazon Warrior?
- A.
Displays a fearless sense of honor
- B.
Is knowledgeable in the areas of defense
- C.
Must be rescued by the hero
- D.
Is often wrongly perceived as hating men
Correct Answer
C. Must be rescued by the hero -
- 14.
Which option is NOT a characteristic of the Platonic Ideal?
- A.
Source of inspiration for the hero
- B.
Physically attractive to the hero
- C.
Seen as the spiritual ideal
- D.
Is a perversion of the human body
Correct Answer
B. Physically attractive to the hero -
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