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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. At a higher level, which archetype does Pearson say can learn to take care of others like themselves?
(a) Doers.
(b) Rulers.
(c) Orphans.
(d) Seekers.

2. According to Pearson, what must be respected at all points of the journey?
(a) Id.
(b) Ego.
(c) Yang.
(d) Yin.

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

4. At a higher level, what does Pearson say two orphans can do?
(a) Become cruel to others.
(b) Destroy each other.
(c) Take care of each other.
(d) Make fun of others not like them.

5. According to Chapter 7, what two things might cause disappointment for the orphan archetype?
(a) People and institutions.
(b) Mother and father.
(c) Self and organizations.
(d) Locations and travel.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In which journey does Pearson say the lover participates?

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

5. Which is NOT one of the four basic archetypes discussed in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What is the role of the Seeker discussed in Chapter 10, and when does it initially become important?

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