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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. What does Pearson say is the positive side of an Orphan archetype?

2. Which personality type does Pearson say may have a negative image in the modern world, but is necessary to establish a strong ego?

3. Which children's story discussed in Chapter 3 symbolizes activity in the soul?

4. How does Pearson describe negative aspects of the characteristic ways a personality interacts with the world?

5. To which of Pearson's archetypes is the ability to tell right from wrong essential?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Pearson claim to be the role of the Trickster?

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

4. What are the four archetypes that Pearson says make up the return from the journey?

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

6. What special role does Pearson say the Fool archetype plays?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Pearson call the negative side of an archetype? Select four of the twelve archetypes and explain their negative sides.

Essay Topic 2

What is "tone" in a work of nonfiction? What is the tone of Pearson's book? Support your thoughts with examples.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the archetypes Pearson says are during the journey discussed in this book. Explain the importance of each.

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