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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. Which of these was a famous alternative psychoanalyst?
(a) Carl Young.
(b) S. Carl Freud.
(c) Carl Switzer.
(d) Carl Jung.

2. What kind of concept of soul does Pearson share?
(a) Religious.
(b) Jungian.
(c) Hindu.
(d) Christian.

3. Which archetype does Pearson say might deny reality and never know what is going on around him?
(a) Innocent.
(b) Destroyer.
(c) Creator.
(d) Orphan.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which personality type is NOT addressed in the book?

3. How many types of people does Pearson write about in this book?

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

5. What does Pearson say that the negative Warrior seeks for its own sake?

Short Essay Questions

1. What special role does Pearson say the Fool archetype plays?

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

3. How does Pearson define "hero" in this book?

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

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

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

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

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

9. What are the negative aspects of the Caregiver discussed in Chapter 9?

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

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