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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 does the book call a person who has the courage and determination to confront and carry out their life's journey?

2. What did the historic 1647 Peace of Westphalia end?

3. This book addresses people and their needs for what?

4. According to an example in Chapter 10, how long does it take the Biblical Children of Israel to reach the Promised Land?

5. Who, according to Pearson, is the traditional warrior of the family?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. According to Pearson, who does the Orphan reject, and how does the Orphan survive?

3. What are the four archetypes that Pearson says make up the journey itself?

4. Explain the "death wish." Which archetype does Pearson say is associated with it and why?

5. What are some positive aspects Pearson discusses about the Destroyer archetype?

6. What is an archetype and how many does Pearson discuss in this book?

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

8. What are the four archetypes that Pearson says make up the return from the journey?

9. According to Pearson, what three aspects of personality must be respected throughout the hero's journey?

10. What does Pearson claim to be the role of the Trickster?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Name Pearson's twelve archetypes. Select three to write about in greater detail.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the similarities and differences that Pearson outlines between ego and soul.

Essay Topic 3

What is androgyny? What does Pearson say about it in this book? Explain her reasoning.

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