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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. Using Pearson's theory, if a person is a kingdom, which archetype is the one that asks questions no other will dare to ask?

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

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

4. Which biblical character discussed in Chapter 3 dreams he is fleeing and climbing a ladder to heaven?

5. In which of Pearson's journeys does the destroyer participate?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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