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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 there for amusement?

2. What philosophy does Martin Heidigger follow?

3. Which personality type is NOT addressed in the book?

4. What does Pearson say is the positive side of an Orphan archetype?

5. Who, according to Pearson, is the traditional warrior of the family?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Pearson define "soul"? What is the importance of ego to a soul?

3. What is the role of God in Existentialist literature?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What are some positive aspects Pearson discusses about the Destroyer archetype?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Regarding stages of the journey, discuss the dual importance of the Fool. What does Pearson believe would happen without the fool in both circumstances?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Pearson's thoughts regarding gender development and its relationship to the twelve archetypes outlined in this book.

Essay Topic 3

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

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