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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. In modern times, what does Pearson say is the typical role of a wife in the family?

2. Which archetype does Pearson say uses riddles and parables to express the truth and is engaged in finding truth?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Which two archetypes does Pearson call pivotal in childhood and why?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Explain the metaphor of a king, his knight, his healer, and his jester that Pearson uses to relate the archetypes in this book.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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