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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 kind of concept of soul does Pearson share?

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

3. Which archetype does Pearson say allows a person to "let go" of responsibility?

4. Which personality type helps in preparation for the journey discussed by Pearson?

5. Which personality type does Pearson say wants a persona that is friendly to the world?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the archetypes Pearson believes are needed upon completing the journey in this book. Explain the importance of each.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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