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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 are women typically trained in?

2. What does the reader learn in Chapter 20 has occurred during society's upheavals?

3. Which does Pearson say is a shadow form of love?

4. What does Pearson say ancient gods and goddesses use to achieve what they want?

5. Which archetype's path does Pearson describe as the path of the soul, not the ego?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Compare the United States to other nations. How does Pearson see America's view of culture, and which archetype does she say it emphasizes?

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

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

8. What does Pearson say the Sage seeks, and how is it reflected in his/her characteristics?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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