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

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

3. What word does the book use to define characteristic ways a personality interacts with the world?
(a) Subject.
(b) Archetype.
(c) Main Character.
(d) Leader.

4. What, according to Pearson, is established by personality types of the Innocent, the Orphan, the Caregiver, and the Warrior?
(a) Soul.
(b) Hero.
(c) Ego.
(d) Heart.

5. Which personality type does Pearson say is concerned about the survival of the community?
(a) Seeker.
(b) Creator.
(c) Ruler.
(d) Caregiver.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which personality type helps in preparation for the journey discussed by Pearson?

2. To which of Pearson's archetypes is the ability to tell right from wrong essential?

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

4. Where does Pearson say that both self and soul rest?

5. According to Pearson, how many archetypes operate in a person's consciousness?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. According to Pearson, who does the Orphan reject, and how does the Orphan survive?

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

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

8. What does Pearson say happens when an orphan refuses to be rescued?

9. What are the four archetypes Pearson says make up the preparation for the journey?

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

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