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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) Crush.
(b) Romance.
(c) Stalking.
(d) Lust.

2. In modern times, what does Pearson say is the typical role of a wife in the family?
(a) Ruler and Follower.
(b) Warrior and Caregiver.
(c) Lover and Caregiver.
(d) Caregiver and Magician.

3. Which of Pearson's archetypes are women typically trained in?
(a) Follower.
(b) Caregiver.
(c) Fool.
(d) Orphan.

4. What does Pearson say should be the goal of combining male and female-centered archetypes?
(a) Androgeny.
(b) Existientialism.
(c) Realism.
(d) Cyborgs.

5. Which of Pearson's archetypes can be a type of healer and can be a priest or other religious official?
(a) Warrior.
(b) Magician.
(c) Ruler.
(d) Teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. In modern times, what does Pearson say is the typical role of a husband in the family?

2. What did the Boston Tea Party start?

3. Which archetype does Pearson say uses riddles and parables to express the truth and is engaged in finding truth?

4. According to Pearson, what can white people learn from African Americans?

5. Which word best describes "androgynous"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Pearson say it is important to study many cultures?

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

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

4. Which two archetypes does Pearson say are pivotal in adolescence and why?

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

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

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

8. Briefly discuss the association Pearson makes between love and death.

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

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

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