Exploring Heroes and Mythical Journeys

What creature did Theseus defeat in the labyrinth?

• Cyclops

• Minotaur

• Hydra

• Cerberus

Which of the following is the first stage of the Hero's Journey?

• The Return

• The Call to Adventure

• The Road of Trials

• The Ultimate Boon

In The Odyssey, what epithet is commonly used to describe Odysseus?

• Swift-footed

• Rosy-fingered

• Wily

• Earth-shaker

What is the purpose of the Invocation of the Muse in epic poetry?

• To introduce the main characters

• To ask for divine inspiration

• To describe the setting

• To summarize the plot

Which event marks the beginning of Odysseus' journey home from Troy?

• The Trojan Horse

• The Lotus Eaters

• The Cyclops encounter

• Sailing from Troy

Which archetype represents the hero's mentor or guide?

• The Shadow

• The Herald

• The Mentor

• The Trickster

What is the name of the king who sends Theseus to the labyrinth?

• Minos

• Aegeus

• Priam

• Agamemnon

Which stage of the Hero's Journey involves the hero facing their greatest challenge?

• The Call to Adventure

• The Road of Trials

• The Abyss

• The Return

Which epithet is used to describe the dawn in The Odyssey?

• Rosy-fingered

• Grey-eyed

• Earth-shaker

• Swift-footed

Who is the Muse invoked at the beginning of The Odyssey?

• Calliope

• Clio

• Erato

• Melpomene