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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 are men typically trained in?
(a) Warrior.
(b) Trickster.
(c) Creator.
(d) Ruler.

2. According to Pearson's theory in Chapter 20, who are generally less aggressive?
(a) Men.
(b) Rulers.
(c) Magicians.
(d) Women.

3. Which archetype does Pearson say is typically used by the adolescent to rebel against adults and try new things?
(a) Orphan.
(b) Trickster.
(c) Fool.
(d) Ruler.

4. Which of Pearson's archetypes decide how to conduct the entire person?
(a) Ruler.
(b) Magician.
(c) Winner.
(d) Warrior.

5. Which word best describes "androgynous"?
(a) Mental.
(b) Shadow mental
(c) Spayed.
(d) Asexual.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which archetype does Pearson say can create a rich life for a person, though life can become too complex?

2. Which archetype does Pearson say can be involved in using dreams, meditation, or trying to develop ideas through directed fantasy?

3. Using an example from Chapter 15, when a person exercises for an hour to exorcise the anger that is obsessing him, which archetype is represented?

4. Which of Pearson's archetypes only wants to do things that the person is good at and can make money?

5. Which archetype does Pearson describe as the voice of experience?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Pearson say androgyny could be helpful to a man?

2. How does Pearson explain the difference between stereotypes and archetypes?

3. What are the two shadow types of the Sage that Pearson gives? Explain them briefly.

4. How does Pearson say society has impacted the roles that men and women are expected to play?

5. Briefly discuss the difference Pearson outlines between a good Ruler and a bad one

6. Compare the United States to other nations. How does Pearson see America's view of culture, and which archetype does she say it emphasizes?

7. What does Pearson say are characteristics of the Ruler archetype?

8. What are the traditional gender roles discussed by Pearson in Chapter 19?

9. Define androgyny and explain its importance to this book.

10. Why does Pearson say the Lover is important to the Fool?

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