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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 term does Pearson say best describes sexual love?

2. According to Pearson, what is the shadow of a ruler archetype?

3. What does Pearson say ancient gods and goddesses use to achieve what they want?

4. Which archetype does Pearson say is involved in ritual action?

5. Which gender does Pearson claim is geared to developing individual values?

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly discuss the difference Pearson outlines between a good Ruler and a bad one

2. What two archetypes are important during old age, and why does Pearson say they are important?

3. Compare the United States to other nations. How does Pearson see America's view of culture, and which archetype does she say it emphasizes?

4. Why does Pearson say it is important to study many cultures?

5. How does Pearson say society has impacted the roles that men and women are expected to play?

6. How does Pearson say androgyny could be helpful to a man?

7. What does Pearson say are characteristics of the Ruler archetype?

8. What does the Magician archetype symbolize? Why does Pearson say it offends some people?

9. Explain a modern day example Pearson gives of a Magician archetype.

10. Which two archetypes does Pearson say are pivotal in adolescence and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is androgyny? What does Pearson say about it in this book? Explain her reasoning.

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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