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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 does Pearson say is a shadow form of love?
(a) Lust.
(b) Romance.
(c) Crush.
(d) Stalking.

2. How does Pearson believe other cultures differ from American culture?
(a) Americans emphasize connections of people and their society.
(b) Americans emphasize money.
(c) The others emphasize connections of people and their society
(d) The others emphasize money.

3. What does the reader learn in Chapter 20 has occurred during society's upheavals?
(a) Gender roles change.
(b) Gas prices increase.
(c) The economy causees stress.
(d) Jobs are harder to find.

4. According to Pearson, what can white people learn from African Americans?
(a) Cultural crafts.
(b) Rap.
(c) Appreciation for heritage.
(d) How to relax more.

5. Who does Pearson say can be a caregiver, but also feel the strength of a warrior?
(a) Cyborg.
(b) Realist.
(c) Woman.
(d) Fool.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Pearson's archetypes limits the fool?

2. When does Pearson believe the Lover and the Seeker are both needed?

3. According to examples in Chapter 15, what type of events are birth ceremonies, weddings, and funerals?

4. Which archetype's path does Pearson describe as the path of the soul, not the ego?

5. Which of Pearson's archetypes grows up by falling in love with people and ideas?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Which two archetypes does Pearson claim affect the mid-life period? Briefly explain the effects they have.

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

5. How does Pearson say androgyny could be helpful to a woman?

6. Identify and define the two types of love Pearson discusses in Chapter 12.

7. Explain a modern day example Pearson gives of a Magician archetype.

8. What does Pearson say the Sage seeks, and how is it reflected in his/her characteristics?

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

10. Where does Pearson say creativity is mainly located, and what is the key to creativity?

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