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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. What do Moore and Gillette claim happens in a young man's development without an initiation?

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

3. In "Boy Psychology and Man Psychology" what is the stance on shadow-sides of a man's personality integrating into his whole personality?

4. What defines the High Chair Tyrant?

5. Why was the type of psychology discussed in this book popular at the time of publishing?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why don't men hold the pinnacle of their archetype?

2. What professions is the Tyrant usually drawn to?

3. What have the authors interpreted was the purpose of Cro-Magnon cave paintings?

4. Why do the authors feel modern rites of passage don't reflect true men or society?

5. Is the Lover selfish or selfless?

6. If the Warrior is of well-trained body and mind, how does he use his aggression?

7. What is acting "as if"?

8. What is Active Imagination Dialogue?

9. What human needs do the Magician and Lover fulfill?

10. What do the authors claim is the cause of this crisis in the male psyche?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the conditions that would cause the Hero to transform into his shadow sides, the Grandstander Bully or the Coward? How and why does this happen?

Essay Topic 2

The authors stress that no single archetype can fully function alone. Discuss why these archetypes would be dysfunctional independently within a man and how integrating all of them creates a fully-fledged male.

Essay Topic 3

The Divine Child, as an embodiment of creativity and rebirth, is a greatly valued immature archetype. Discuss the Divine Child's significance and what function he has.

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