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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. When does Pearson believe the Lover and the Seeker are both needed?

2. Which archetype does Pearson describe as the voice of experience?

3. Who does Pearson say can exhibit the strength of a warrior and still be a gentle caregiver?

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

5. Which gender does Pearson claim is geared to develop more within relationships?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the archetypes Pearson says are during the journey discussed in this book. Explain the importance of each.

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