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

2. What, according to Pearson, do orphans hope will rescue them?

3. How many paths are there on Pearson's journey to fulfillment?

4. Which personality type does Pearson say is concerned about the survival of the community?

5. Which word best describes Pearson's explanation of a Warrior personality?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Briefly describe the positive characteristics Pearson outlines for the Warrior.

8. According to Pearson, what three aspects of personality must be respected throughout the hero's journey?

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

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

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

Essay Topic 3

Which archetype does Pearson say is represented by a hero's sidekick? Explain the reasoning.

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