A Hero’s Journey Chapter 1 Quiz
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What does Pendril's mother want her to fetch from the city?

  • A basket of tomatoes
  • Some food for dinner
  • A roll of fabric (correct)
  • A new pair of shoes
  • How does Pendril feel about going into the city?

  • She is excited and joyful (correct)
  • She feels indifferent and bored
  • She feels anxious and scared
  • She is unhappy and reluctant
  • What event occurred to Pendril's father?

  • He moved to a different city
  • He never returned from work due to a mine collapse (correct)
  • He fell ill and had to stay home
  • He joined the city guards
  • What can be inferred about Pendril’s life at home with her mother?

    <p>Her mother is strict and values work over leisure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What natural sounds does Pendril enjoy while in the fields?

    <p>The singing of crickets and chattering of birds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pendril feel when she approached the abandoned temple?

    <p>Dread</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pendril notice about the queue in the market square?

    <p>Most people in line were young men.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened when a person approached the soldier at the table?

    <p>The soldier either nodded or shook their head.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the soldier say to Pendril about her physical attributes?

    <p>She seemed wiry and quick.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mission was Pendril recruited for?

    <p>To fight against the almighty blue dragon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    A Call To Adventure

    • Pendril, a young girl, finds contentment in nature, contrasting with her mother's work-driven mentality.
    • Her mother disapproves of leisure, insisting Pendril fetch fabric from the city for new clothes.
    • Pendril's father is absent, having died in a mine collapse, leading to a close but strained relationship with her mother.
    • The farmhouse is described as small and overshadowed by the city, symbolizing Pendril's confined life.

    Journey to the City

    • The farm is situated behind the northern walls of the city of Handel, with tomato plants growing over the walls, symbolizing the intersection of rural and urban life.
    • Pendril feels anxious but excited as she traverses past the ominous, abandoned Temple of Souls.
    • Unusual crowds at the city gates suggest something significant is occurring, leading Pendril to bypass the queue.

    The Market Experience

    • Upon entering the market, Pendril notices a long line of people presenting themselves to soldiers rather than the usual array of market stalls.
    • The interaction with the soldiers appears dire, with young men and women seeking acceptance or rejection as candidates for the emperor’s army.
    • A soldier's abrupt selection of Pendril highlights her potential despite her disbelief, as he remarks on her wiriness and agility.

    Recruitment for the Army

    • Pendril is unexpectedly drafted into the Handel Army, tasked with confronting a menacing blue dragon terrorizing the Drailands.
    • This moment represents a significant shift from her mundane life on the farm to embarking on a perilous adventure, marking the beginning of her hero's journey.

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    Explore the themes and characters in Chapter 1 of 'A Hero's Journey', titled 'A Call to Adventure'. This quiz will test your understanding of the narrative and the protagonist's introduction to a world beyond the familiar. Ideal for literary enthusiasts and students alike.

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