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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 of Pearson's archetypes only wants to do things that the person is good at and can make money?

2. Which term does Pearson say best describes sexual love?

3. According to Pearson's theory in Chapter 20, who are generally less aggressive?

4. Which of Pearson's archetypes limits the fool?

5. What, according to Pearson, is a healthy result of fully developed archetypes?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Which two archetypes does Pearson call pivotal in childhood and why?

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

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

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

7. Which two archetypes does Pearson claim affect the mid-life period? Briefly explain the effects they have.

8. What are the two shadow types of the Sage that Pearson gives? Explain them briefly.

9. Why does Pearson say the Lover is important to the Fool?

10. What are the traditional gender roles discussed by Pearson in Chapter 19?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the archetypes that Pearson says are needed for preparing for the journey discussed in the book. Explain the importance of each.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the similarities and differences that Pearson outlines between ego and soul.

Essay Topic 3

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

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