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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Pearson's theory in Chapter 20, who are generally less aggressive?
(a) Men.
(b) Rulers.
(c) Women.
(d) Magicians.

2. What does Pearson say should be the goal of combining male and female-centered archetypes?
(a) Realism.
(b) Cyborgs.
(c) Androgeny.
(d) Existientialism.

3. Which of Pearson's archetypes reflects the wisdom that the person has amassed in his lifetime?
(a) Sage.
(b) Warrior.
(c) Caregiver.
(d) Ruler.

4. Which of Pearson's archetypes seeks to understand reality, not change it?
(a) Trickster.
(b) Sage.
(c) Magician.
(d) Fool.

5. How does Pearson want to define human identity?
(a) By job.
(b) By skill level.
(c) With gender.
(d) Past gender.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Pearson's archetypes must put duty above desire?

2. Which archetype does Pearson say has responsibility for his own life and for others?

3. What is that which is shown by the five senses?

4. Which archetype does Pearson describe as the voice of experience?

5. What does Pearson say people must listen to if they want to learn to be creative?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Pearson say androgyny could be helpful to a man?

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

4. Briefly discuss the difference Pearson outlines between a good Ruler and a bad one

5. How does Pearson say androgyny could be helpful to a woman?

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

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

8. How does Pearson say society has impacted the roles that men and women are expected to play?

9. What are the two shadow types of the Sage that Pearson gives? Explain them briefly.

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

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