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

2. On an international scale, which nation does Pearson say emphasizes the seeker?

3. Which of Pearson's archetypes decide how to conduct the entire person?

4. Which of Pearson's archetypes are men typically trained in?

5. According to examples in Chapter 15, what type of events are birth ceremonies, weddings, and funerals?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Pearson explain the difference between stereotypes and archetypes?

2. Define androgyny and explain its importance to this book.

3. What is the negative aspect of Eros in a mentoring situation based on Pearson's example in Chapter 12?

4. Identify and define the two types of love Pearson discusses in Chapter 12.

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

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

7. Briefly discuss the association Pearson makes between love and death.

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

9. Where does Pearson say creativity is mainly located, and what is the key to creativity?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Explain what Pearson means by "claiming your myth." What challenges accompany it?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the archetypes Pearson believes are needed upon completing the journey in this book. Explain the importance of each.

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