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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. Before people reach old age, what does Pearson say is seen as the time of the last chance to change their lives?

2. In which journey does Pearson say the lover participates?

3. According to Pearson, who is the caretaker and warrior of a modern family?

4. How many paths are there on Pearson's journey to fulfillment?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What two important roles does Pearson say the Fool fulfills?

2. What are the negative aspects of the Warrior that Pearson discusses in Chapter 8?

3. Explain the "shadow" discussed in this book, and give one example that Pearson gives of a shadow.

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

5. Briefly explain how Pearson explains that the self forms its identity. What is the first step? Then what?

6. What are some characteristics of the Innocent archetype outlined by Pearson?

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

8. Explain Pearson's thoughts about the "midlife crisis."

9. What does Pearson claim to be the role of the Trickster?

10. Explain the "death wish." Which archetype does Pearson say is associated with it and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Pearson call the negative side of an archetype? Select four of the twelve archetypes and explain their negative sides.

Essay Topic 2

What is androgyny? What does Pearson say about it in this book? Explain her reasoning.

Essay Topic 3

What is a Jungarin? Discuss in detail the person for which the term was named and his/her relevance to this book.

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