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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. Which archetype does Pearson explain might change to the Orphan after a painful experience?

2. What does the book call a person who has the courage and determination to confront and carry out their life's journey?

3. Using Pearson's theory, which archetype is close to the id?

4. According to legend what was inside the Holy Grail?

5. According to Chapter 6, which archetype is the beginning of the Hero's journey?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What two important roles does Pearson say the Fool fulfills?

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

4. What are some positive aspects Pearson discusses about the Destroyer archetype?

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

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

7. How does Pearson define "hero" in this book?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the two archetypes that Pearson says are most affected by gender.

Essay Topic 3

What was the purpose of Pearson's book? Was it successfully achieved? Why or why not?

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