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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 philosophy does Martin Heidigger follow?

2. Which archetype does Chapter 9 say is often taken for granted by others?

3. Using Pearson's theory, if a person is a kingdom, which archetype is the one that asks questions no other will dare to ask?

4. Who was Parsifal?

5. Pearson says when orphans get to the point where they refuse to be rescued, they struggle to gain something. What do they struggle to gain?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the negative aspects of the Warrior that Pearson discusses in Chapter 8?

2. Explain the "shadow" discussed in this book, and give one example that Pearson gives of a shadow.

3. How does Pearson explain the difference between the id and the Fool?

4. Briefly describe "The Symposium." Who wrote it?

5. What are some characteristics of the Innocent archetype outlined by Pearson?

6. What special role does Pearson say the Fool archetype plays?

7. What does Pearson say is the negative side to the Innocent archetype?

8. Explain Pearson's thoughts about the "midlife crisis."

9. How does Pearson define "soul"? What is the importance of ego to a soul?

10. What is the role of the Seeker discussed in Chapter 10, and when does it initially become important?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the archetypes Pearson believes are needed upon completing the journey in this book. Explain the importance of each.

Essay Topic 2

Explain what Pearson means by "claiming your myth." What challenges accompany it?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the two archetypes that Pearson says are most affected by gender.

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