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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Crisis in Masculine Ritual Process and Masculine Potentials.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In archetypal psychology, what do men inherit from generations before?
(a) Genetic predispositions.
(b) Good looks and charm.
(c) Skill at hunting.
(d) Instincts and energies.

2. In archetypal psychology, what must die for a young man to mature?
(a) An animal.
(b) His parents.
(c) His immature ego.
(d) The ritual elder.

3. Classically, initiations are a ______ ritual.
(a) Extensive.
(b) Short.
(c) Contained.
(d) Public.

4. The authors believe there is a _______ desire in humans to develop a structured identity.
(a) Lack of.
(b) Forbidden.
(c) Fundamental.
(d) Repressed.

5. In an initiation, the ritual space is considered _______.
(a) Arbitrary.
(b) Sacred.
(c) Fictional.
(d) Turbulent.

Short Answer Questions

1. In conclusion of their discussions of initiation, the authors stress that the most important element of a young man's initiation is _____.

2. What have the authors observed young men being forced to do without a ritual elder?

3. The authors note that the modern-day prevalence of gangs and fracturing of families has had what effect on youth?

4. The authors believe that gangs and crime indulge _____ behavior in young men.

5. Whom are archetypes meant to represent?

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