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

2. Which archetype does Pearson say the Hindu goddess Kali represents?

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

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

5. Which is NOT one of the four basic archetypes discussed in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the role of the Seeker discussed in Chapter 10, and when does it initially become important?

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

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

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

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

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

7. Explain the "shadow" discussed in this book, and give one example that Pearson gives of a shadow.

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

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

10. How does Pearson define "soul"? What is the importance of ego to a soul?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the archetypes that Pearson says are needed for preparing for the journey discussed in the book. Explain the importance of each.

Essay Topic 3

What is objective writing? Is Pearson's book an example of objective writing? Why or why not?

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