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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. What is the Greek word for love?

2. Which archetype does the story of Tristan and Isolde in Chapter 12 reflect?

3. In the "old times," what role does Pearson say the husband played in a family?

4. Why does Pearson say people should learn about other cultures?

5. Which of Pearson's archetypes must put duty above desire?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Name Pearson's twelve archetypes. Select three to write about in greater detail.

Essay Topic 2

What was the purpose of Pearson's book? Was it successfully achieved? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

What makes Pearson qualified to write this book? Has she written others?

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