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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 Pearson's archetypes is often accompanied by suffering?
(a) Ruler.
(b) Warrior.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Destroyer.

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

3. Which archetype does Pearson explain might change to the Orphan after a painful experience?
(a) The seeker.
(b) The ruler.
(c) The follower.
(d) The innocent.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which archetype does Pearson say eliminates a person's old ways of living and makes way for new thinking?

2. At a higher level, what does Pearson say two orphans can do?

3. Which archetype does Chapter 9 say is often taken for granted by others?

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

5. According to Pearson, which personality type helps in the journey itself?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Pearson explain the difference between the id and the Fool?

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

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

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

9. What does Pearson say is the negative side to the Innocent archetype?

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

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