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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which archetype does Pearson say eliminates a person's old ways of living and makes way for new thinking?
(a) Trickster.
(b) Destroyer.
(c) Ruler.
(d) Warrior.

2. Pearson says which group of people is known for its idealism?
(a) Old people.
(b) Christians.
(c) Young people.
(d) Immigrants.

3. Which archetype does Pearson say explores the world without suppressing its sexual desires?
(a) Lover.
(b) Seeker.
(c) Warrior.
(d) Trickster.

4. In which journey does Pearson's theory say the seeker participates?
(a) The return.
(b) The journey itself.
(c) The preparation.
(d) The remembrance.

5. According to Pearson, which personality type's cynical realism can be an antidote to naive faith?
(a) Warrior.
(b) Ruler.
(c) Orphan.
(d) Comedian.

6. Who was Parsifal?
(a) A woodworker who make round tables.
(b) The writer of "Meditations."
(c) A legendary knight from the Middle Ages.
(d) A playwrite.

7. According to Pearson, which archetype helps to channel some energy out of the id?
(a) Ruler.
(b) Seeker.
(c) Fool.
(d) Leader.

8. To which of Pearson's archetypes is the ability to tell right from wrong essential?
(a) Trickster.
(b) Ruler.
(c) Warrior.
(d) Seeker.

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

10. Which personality type is NOT addressed in the book?
(a) Orphan
(b) Innocent.
(c) Alcoholic.
(d) Caregiver.

11. When does Pearson say the seeker archetype becomes important in a person?
(a) When someone loses keys or glasses.
(b) After college.
(c) When it's time to fight.
(d) During their adolescence,

12. Using Pearson's theory, if the person is a kingdom, which archetype is its leader?
(a) Controler.
(b) Leader.
(c) Ruler.
(d) Caretaker.

13. According to Pearson, how many archetypes operate in a person's consciousness?
(a) Just one.
(b) All of them.
(c) 20.
(d) Only 2.

14. What reason does Pearson give for adolescents rebelling?
(a) To cause trouble.
(b) Because of media influence.
(c) To become independent.
(d) They hate their parents.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the topic of Chapter 2?

4. According to Chapter 6, which archetype is the beginning of the Hero's journey?

5. Which personality type does Pearson say is concerned about the survival of the community?

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