Name ______________________
Complete the review for the Hero Journey Unit test in Groups of 3. (24 points)
“Through the Tunnel”
Briefly identify the main events within each element of plot: (1/2 point each)
1. inciting incident:
2. exposition:
3. rising action:
4. climax:
5. falling action:
6. resolution:
7. What are the themes in the story? (2 points)
8. Identify the Supernatural Aids in the story. (1 point)
9. Identify the areas of Separation, Transformation, and Return in the story. (2 points)
Briefly identify the main events within each element of plot: (1/2 point each)
“By the Waters of Babylon”
10. inciting incident:
11. exposition:
12. rising action:
13. climax:
14. falling action:
15. resolution:
Identify and explain four allusions in the story. (1/2 point each)
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20. What are the themes of the story? (2 points)
21. When does John cross into the belly of the whale? What happens during his road of
trials? (2 points)
Identify the stages of the hero journey (You will be responsible for knowing every stage on the
test.) (1 point each)
22. ___________________: This is the hero's home environment where his friends and family are
located. The story starts here so that the separation becomes apparent.
23. ___________________: The hero has his reward, now he must return to safety. There may be forces
still working against him/her (possibly trying to get the treasure back that the hero has taken). A
"chase" ensues.
24. __________________: The hero meets a presence that attempts to destroy the hero's mission. Often
the temptress is sent by the evil forces working against the hero in order to try to stop the hero.
25. __________________:The hero goes inward (into his own mind) in order to be "reborn."
26. __________________: Provides the hero with something (physical or mental) which will help the hero
move forward in his adventure. Perhaps a sword to fight the dragon or a confidence boost to help
the hero believe in him/herself.
27. __________________:The hero receives the prize that he/she has been after.
28. __________________:The hero is in a divine, god-like state (ecstasy). The hero goes beyond the last
terrors of ignorance.