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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. Who, according to information in Chapter 3 is suddenly struck and converted to Christianity on his way to Damascus?
(a) St. Paul.
(b) Matthew.
(c) Jesus.
(d) Mark.

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

3. Which children's story discussed in Chapter 3 symbolizes activity in the soul?
(a) Little Red Riding Hood.
(b) Snow White.
(c) Pinnochio.
(d) The Three Bears.

4. Which word best describes Pearson's explanation of a Warrior personality?
(a) Cautious.
(b) Leader.
(c) Mystical.
(d) Competitive.

5. What is the first element that Pearson says the self forms on its journey through life?
(a) Ego.
(b) Name.
(c) Credibility.
(d) Locaton.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word does Pearson say that the word stereotype often confused with?

2. What, according to Pearson, is established by personality types of the Innocent, the Orphan, the Caregiver, and the Warrior?

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

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

5. Which of these was a famous alternative psychoanalyst?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are some positive aspects Pearson discusses about the Destroyer archetype?

4. Why does Pearson say it is important for a person to have a strong ego? What problems might a weak ego cause?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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