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

3. What, according to Pearson, can lead people to a profound sense of abandonment?

4. In which journey does Pearson say the lover participates?

5. Which archetype does Pearson say explores the world without suppressing its sense of humor?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain Pearson's thoughts about the "midlife crisis."

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

4. What does Pearson say is the negative side to the Innocent archetype?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Compare and contrast the two archetypes that Pearson says are most affected by gender.

Essay Topic 3

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

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