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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Using Pearson's typical hero example in Chapter 5, which archetype does the typical hero generally not express himself?

2. What does Pearson say self forms as it goes through the journey of life?

3. What does the book call a person who has the courage and determination to confront and carry out their life's journey?

4. What opportunity does Pearson believe is the positive side of the orphan archetype present?

5. According to Pearson, what is the part of people that has instinctual desires?

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly describe a metaphor for Pearson's journey of life.

2. Which of Pearson's archetypes is present at the beginning of the hero's journey and what are its characteristics?

3. What is the role of the Seeker discussed in Chapter 10, and when does it initially become important?

4. What are the four archetypes that Pearson says make up the return from the journey?

5. Briefly describe the positive characteristics Pearson outlines for the Warrior.

6. How does Pearson explain the difference between the id and the Fool?

7. Why does Pearson say it is important for a person to have a strong ego? What problems might a weak ego cause?

8. How does Pearson define "soul"? What is the importance of ego to a soul?

9. Who is Carl Jung, and what is his importance to this book?

10. What does Pearson say are the traditional archetypes for men and women and how has time changed those?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the similarities and differences that Pearson outlines between ego and soul.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the archetypes Pearson says are during the journey discussed in this book. Explain the importance of each.

Essay Topic 3

Explain what Pearson means by "claiming your myth." What challenges accompany it?

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