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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. Which word means "genderless"?

2. Which of Pearson's archetypes only wants to do things that the person is good at and can make money?

3. Which archetype does Pearson say might have nervous breakdowns due to the collapse of their ego?

4. In modern times, what does Pearson say is the typical role of a wife in the family?

5. What does Pearson say ancient gods and goddesses use to achieve what they want?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Magician archetype symbolize? Why does Pearson say it offends some people?

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

3. Briefly discuss the association Pearson makes between love and death.

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

5. Where does Pearson say creativity is mainly located, and what is the key to creativity?

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

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

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

9. What does Pearson say are characteristics of the Ruler archetype?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which archetype does Pearson say is represented by a hero's sidekick? Explain the reasoning.

Essay Topic 2

Regarding stages of the journey, discuss the dual importance of the Fool. What does Pearson believe would happen without the fool in both circumstances?

Essay Topic 3

What was the purpose of Pearson's book? Was it successfully achieved? Why or why not?

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