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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to an example in Chapter 10, how long does it take the Biblical Children of Israel to reach the Promised Land?
(a) 100 years.
(b) 40 years.
(c) 40 days and nights.
(d) 100 days and nights.

2. According to Chapter 6, which archetype is the beginning of the Hero's journey?
(a) Innocent.
(b) Existentialist.
(c) Orphan.
(d) Ruler.

3. In which journey does Pearson say the lover participates?
(a) The remembrance of the journey.
(b) The return.
(c) The preparation.
(d) The journey itself.

4. At a higher level, which archetype does Pearson say can learn to take care of others like themselves?
(a) Rulers.
(b) Orphans.
(c) Seekers.
(d) Doers.

5. Using Pearson's theory, if a person is a kingdom, which archetype is there for amusement?
(a) Magician.
(b) Fool.
(c) Sage.
(d) Comedian.

6. According to Pearson, which archetype is what most people identify with when they think of a person being a hero?
(a) Ruler.
(b) Daredevil.
(c) Warrior.
(d) Seeker.

7. Who, according to information in Chapter 3 is suddenly struck and converted to Christianity on his way to Damascus?
(a) Mark.
(b) St. Paul.
(c) Matthew.
(d) Jesus.

8. Using Pearson's theory, if a person is a kingdom, which archetype advises it?
(a) Sage.
(b) Caretaker.
(c) Ruler.
(d) Caregiver.

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

10. Using Pearson's typical hero example in Chapter 5, which archetype does the typical hero generally not express himself?
(a) Fool.
(b) Caregiver.
(c) Magician.
(d) Ruler.

11. How many paths are there on Pearson's journey to fulfillment?
(a) 3.
(b) 10.
(c) 20.
(d) 12.

12. Which word does Pearson say that the word stereotype often confused with?
(a) All of the answers are correct.
(b) Personality disorders.
(c) Archetype.
(d) Racism.

13. Which philosophical standpoint is based on the idea that God has abandoned man?
(a) Existentialism.
(b) Realism.
(c) Genre.
(d) Orphanism.

14. Which personality type helps in preparation for the journey discussed by Pearson?
(a) Creator.
(b) Ruler.
(c) Destroyer.
(d) Orphan.

15. Which archetype does Pearson say allows a person to "let go" of responsibility?
(a) Caretaker.
(b) Fool.
(c) Caregiver.
(d) Ruler.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which archetype does Pearson say exhibits a childlike trust?

2. Using Pearson's theory, if a person is a kingdom, which archetype heals it?

3. What, according to Pearson, can lead people to a profound sense of abandonment?

4. Which biblical character discussed in Chapter 3 dreams he is fleeing and climbing a ladder to heaven?

5. What does Pearson say is the inner sense of a person?

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