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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 archetype does Pearson say has responsibility for his own life and for others?

2. Who does Pearson say can be a caregiver, but also feel the strength of a warrior?

3. Which of Pearson's archetypes are women typically trained in?

4. Which personality trait does Pearson say is known to intensify pain through negativity, nasty name-calling, and other ways?

5. What term does Pearson say best describes what people believe in a positive fashion about different cultures?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Pearson claim are the extremes of the Fool archetype? Briefly explain.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

What does Pearson call the negative side of an archetype? Select four of the twelve archetypes and explain their negative sides.

Essay Topic 3

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

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