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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Self, Chapter 5, Beyond Heroism.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who, according to information in Chapter 3 is suddenly struck and converted to Christianity on his way to Damascus?
(a) St. Paul.
(b) Mark.
(c) Jesus.
(d) Matthew.

2. Using Pearson's typical hero example in Chapter 5, which archetype does the typical hero generally not express himself?
(a) Magician.
(b) Fool.
(c) Caregiver.
(d) Ruler.

3. Which archetype does Pearson say allows a person to "let go" of responsibility?
(a) Ruler.
(b) Fool.
(c) Caregiver.
(d) Caretaker.

4. Which archetype does Pearson say might deny reality and never know what is going on around him?
(a) Orphan.
(b) Destroyer.
(c) Creator.
(d) Innocent.

5. Pearson says that In stories before the Judeo-Christian ones, a god is dismembered and loses what?
(a) A sword.
(b) Male sex organ.
(c) A book.
(d) A sacred ring.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which archetype does Pearson say explores the world without suppressing its sexual desires?

2. Which word does Pearson say that the word stereotype often confused with?

3. Which of these was a famous alternative psychoanalyst?

4. In Chapter 5, what kind of sidekick does Pearson say a hero often has?

5. What does Pearson say is the inner sense of a person?

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