Shamanic Journey Quiz: Answer Questions and Overcome Obstacles

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What is the purpose of the confrontation stage in the hero's journey?

To create a turning point in the story

To establish the hero's ordinary world

To introduce the hero's mentor

To create sympathy for the hero's upcoming struggle (correct)

What is the climax of the shaman's ritual, according to the text?

Reaching the Lord of the Underworld, Erlik

Encountering the bones of other shamans and their mounts

Passing through the dark forests and huge mountain ranges

Promising valuable gifts to Erlik (correct)

In the movie, what corresponds to the confrontation stage?

The meeting of the hero and the mentor

The hero's departure from the ordinary world

The conversation between Gandalf and Frodo before entering the mines (correct)

The battle in the mines of Moria

What is the purpose of the challenging exam stage in the hero's journey?

To test the hero's abilities and worthiness Signup and view all the answers

What is the hero's experience during the Approach to the Inmost Cave, according to the text?

Confrontation with fears and doubts Signup and view all the answers

What is the hero's experience during the stage of Tests, Allies, and Enemies, according to the text?

Learning to recognize friends and enemies in the new world Signup and view all the answers

In the movie, what corresponds to the challenging exam stage?

The battle in the mines of Moria Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the hero's efforts in the challenging exam stage?

The hero loses a valuable person Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the hero's entry into the cave, according to the text?

It signifies the hero's final battle Signup and view all the answers

What is the hero's experience during the stage of Crossing the Threshold, according to the text?

Development and change are inevitable in order to continue in this world Signup and view all the answers

What is the award stage in the hero's journey?

The hero's achievement of a goal or reward Signup and view all the answers

What is the shaman's experience during his journey, according to the text?

An overcoming of various obstacles and appeasement of the guardians of the kingdom of the dead Signup and view all the answers

What is the turning point in Frodo's mind that makes him realize the enemies will come for the ring?

Gollum says 'Shire!' and 'Baggins!' Signup and view all the answers

Why is Frodo initially reluctant to take the ring?

He thinks a hobbit cannot cope with the enemy Signup and view all the answers

Why does Gandalf refuse to take the ring from Frodo?

Having the ring in the hands of a powerful wizard like Gandalf is a greater danger to Middle Earth Signup and view all the answers

What is the hero's primary need before embarking on the big journey?

To find answers and awareness from sources like a mentor or his own inner world Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the hero's initial reluctance to answer the call to adventure?

Rejection of the Call Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the mentor figure in the hero's journey?

To provide the hero with answers and awareness Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Hero's Journey

The hero's confrontation can evoke sympathy for their upcoming struggle
This stage is often used to create sympathy for the hero's plight, whether in a true story or a historical figure facing incredible odds

The Confrontation

This stage is where the hero faces a confrontation, creating sympathy for their upcoming struggle
Example: the conversation between Gandalf and Frodo before entering the mines in the movie

The Challenging Exam

This stage is where the hero fights by revealing all of their being
The hero's superhuman sacrifices, efforts, and perseverance to achieve the great reward are explained
Example: the battle in the mines of Moria against orcs and a cave troll

The Award

This stage is where the hero achieves an achievement, a reward, or a goal
The hero must overcome various obstacles to reach this stage
Example: the shaman's journey to reach the Lord of the Underworld, Erlik

Transformation

The hero begins to recognize the dynamics and rules of the new world
Friends and enemies are learned, and development and change are inevitable
Talents must be discovered and developed to continue in this world

Getting Closer

This stage represents danger, a confrontation with an enemy, or a real place that the hero must enter to face the real challenge
Example: Gandalf telling Frodo that the enemies will come for the ring, marking the beginning of the adventure

Rejection of the Call

The hero is reluctant to adventure and refuses the call due to various reasons (psychological, familial, or others)
Example: Frodo rejecting the call, thinking that a hobbit cannot cope with the enemy coming to the Shire, and wanting Gandalf to take the ring of power

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This quiz tests your understanding of the challenges a shaman faces on their journey. Learn about the obstacles and experiences that a shaman encounters on their path, including dark forests, mountain ranges, and underground depths.

Shamanic Journey and Obstacles