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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Self, Chapter 5, Beyond Heroism.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Pearson says that In stories before the Judeo-Christian ones, a god is dismembered and loses what?
(a) A book.
(b) A sacred ring.
(c) A sword.
(d) Male sex organ.

2. Using Pearson's theory, if a person is a kingdom, which archetype heals it?
(a) Magician.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Caregiver.
(d) Caretaker.

3. Considering Pearson's theory, in which journey does the caregiver participate?
(a) The preparation.
(b) The remembrance of the journey.
(c) The return from the journey.
(d) The journey itself.

4. Which personality type does Pearson say is concerned about the survival of the community?
(a) Ruler.
(b) Seeker.
(c) Creator.
(d) Caregiver.

5. Which children's story discussed in Chapter 3 symbolizes activity in the soul?
(a) Pinnochio.
(b) The Three Bears.
(c) Snow White.
(d) Little Red Riding Hood.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does the book use to define characteristic ways a personality interacts with the world?

2. In Chapter 5, what kind of sidekick does Pearson say a hero often has?

3. Using Pearson's theory, which archetype is close to the id?

4. In which of Pearson's journeys does the destroyer participate?

5. What, according to Pearson, is a common complaint of many people in modern society?

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