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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which negative personality trait does Pearson say might create an axiomatic system of thought in which he does well?
(a) Realist.
(b) Shadow realist.
(c) Shadow sage.
(d) Sage.

2. What, in addition to personality, does Pearson say affects people's lives?
(a) Age.
(b) Religion.
(c) Money.
(d) Knowledge.

3. Which archetype does Pearson say can be involved in using dreams, meditation, or trying to develop ideas through directed fantasy?
(a) Fool.
(b) Orphan.
(c) Ruler.
(d) Magician.

4. Which archetype does Pearson describe as the voice of experience?
(a) Ruler.
(b) Warrior.
(c) Orphan.
(d) Sage.

5. In modern times, what does Pearson say is the typical role of a husband in the family?
(a) Ruler and Warrior.
(b) Warrior and Lover.
(c) Magician and Ruler.
(d) Warrior and Caregiver.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Pearson say can exhibit the strength of a warrior and still be a gentle caregiver?

2. What is the Greek word for love?

3. Which archetype does Pearson say is typically used by the adolescent to rebel against adults and try new things?

4. According to Pearson, what can white people learn from African Americans?

5. How does Pearson believe other cultures differ from American culture?

Short Essay Questions

1. Identify and define the two types of love Pearson discusses in Chapter 12.

2. Briefly discuss the difference Pearson outlines between a good Ruler and a bad one

3. What are the traditional gender roles discussed by Pearson in Chapter 19?

4. Define androgyny and explain its importance to this book.

5. Why does Pearson say it is important to study many cultures?

6. Where does Pearson say creativity is mainly located, and what is the key to creativity?

7. What does Pearson say are characteristics of the Ruler archetype?

8. What are the two shadow types of the Sage that Pearson gives? Explain them briefly.

9. Which two archetypes does Pearson say are pivotal in adolescence and why?

10. Explain a modern day example Pearson gives of a Magician archetype.

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