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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 of Pearson's journeys does the destroyer participate?
(a) The return.
(b) The remembrance.
(c) The preparation.
(d) The journey itself.

2. Who wrote "The Rebel"?
(a) Albert Camus.
(b) Cashius Clay.
(c) Ghandi.
(d) Plato.

3. According to Pearson, what is the part of people that has instinctual desires?
(a) Ego.
(b) Yin.
(c) Id.
(d) Illiad.

4. Which personality type does Pearson say may have a negative image in the modern world, but is necessary to establish a strong ego?
(a) Orphan.
(b) Magician.
(c) Ruler.
(d) Warrior.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which archetype does Pearson say explores the world without suppressing its sexual desires?

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

3. According to Chapter 7, what two things might cause disappointment for the orphan archetype?

4. This book addresses people and their needs for what?

5. Which of Pearson's archetypes is often accompanied by suffering?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What is an archetype and how many does Pearson discuss in this book?

10. Which archetype does Pearson say is often featured in modern literature?

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