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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. According to Pearson, which archetype seems to have extra energy?
(a) Creator.
(b) Warrior.
(c) Fool.
(d) Ruler.

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

3. What does the book call a person who has the courage and determination to confront and carry out their life's journey?
(a) Leader.
(b) Subject.
(c) Hero.
(d) Main character.

4. When does Pearson say the seeker archetype becomes important in a person?
(a) When it's time to fight.
(b) During their adolescence,
(c) After college.
(d) When someone loses keys or glasses.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which archetype does Pearson describe as the most disturbing one, but also is also the one that can cause an initiation into the mysteries of the Soul?

2. Using Pearson's theory, if the person is a kingdom, which archetype is its leader?

3. Using Pearson's theory, if a person is a kingdom, which archetype is there for amusement?

4. What, according to Pearson, do orphans hope will rescue them?

5. Before people reach old age, what does Pearson say is seen as the time of the last chance to change their lives?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Briefly explain how Pearson explains that the self forms its identity. What is the first step? Then what?

8. What does Pearson claim to be the role of the Trickster?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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