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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 self forms as it goes through the journey of life?

2. Who wrote "The Rebel"?

3. What does Pearson say that the negative Warrior seeks for its own sake?

4. What, according to Pearson, is established by personality types of the Innocent, the Orphan, the Caregiver, and the Warrior?

5. Which archetype does Pearson use the Biblical Children of Israel represent?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Pearson say happens when an orphan refuses to be rescued?

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

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

5. According to Pearson, who does the Orphan reject, and how does the Orphan survive?

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

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

8. What are the four archetypes Pearson says make up the preparation for the journey?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

List five of the ten concepts of Existentialism. How do they relate to Pearson's archetypes in this book?

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