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

2. From which country was Joan of Arc?

3. In Chapter 5, what kind of sidekick does Pearson say a hero often has?

4. Which of Pearson's archetypes is often accompanied by suffering?

5. Before people reach old age, what does Pearson say is seen as the time of the last chance to change their lives?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the four archetypes that Pearson says make up the journey itself?

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

3. Why does Pearson say it is important for a person to have a strong ego? What problems might a weak ego cause?

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

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

6. Briefly describe "The Symposium." Who wrote it?

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

8. What are the negative aspects of the Warrior that Pearson discusses in Chapter 8?

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

10. What are the negative aspects of the Caregiver discussed in Chapter 9?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is a Jungarin? Discuss in detail the person for which the term was named and his/her relevance to this book.

Essay Topic 2

What makes Pearson qualified to write this book? Has she written others?

Essay Topic 3

Regarding stages of the journey, discuss the dual importance of the Fool. What does Pearson believe would happen without the fool in both circumstances?

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