A Hero’s Journey Chapter 1 Quiz

Questions and Answers

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?

Her mother is strict and values work over leisure Signup and view all the answers

What natural sounds does Pendril enjoy while in the fields?

The singing of crickets and chattering of birds Signup and view all the answers

What did Pendril feel when she approached the abandoned temple?

Dread Signup and view all the answers

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

Most people in line were young men. Signup and view all the answers

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

The soldier either nodded or shook their head. Signup and view all the answers

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

She seemed wiry and quick. Signup and view all the answers

What mission was Pendril recruited for?

To fight against the almighty blue dragon. 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.

Description

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.