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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which of Pearson's journeys does the destroyer participate?

2. Pearson says which group of people is known for its idealism?

3. What did the historic 1647 Peace of Westphalia end?

4. How many paths are there on Pearson's journey to fulfillment?

5. According to Pearson, which archetype helps to channel some energy out of the id?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Carl Jung, and what is his importance to this book?

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

4. What is an archetype and how many does Pearson discuss in this book?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What is the role of God in Existentialist literature?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the metaphor of a king, his knight, his healer, and his jester that Pearson uses to relate the archetypes in this book.

Essay Topic 2

Explain what Pearson means by "claiming your myth." What challenges accompany it?

Essay Topic 3

What is tradition? Discuss tradition as it applies to Pearson's archetypes in this book.

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