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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. In the "old times," what role does Pearson say the husband played in a family?

2. Using an example from Chapter 15, when a person exercises for an hour to exorcise the anger that is obsessing him, which archetype is represented?

3. According to Pearson's theory in Chapter 20, who are generally less aggressive?

4. Which term does Pearson say best describes sexual love?

5. How does Pearson want to define human identity?

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 woman?

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

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

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

6. How does Pearson explain the difference between stereotypes and archetypes?

7. What is the negative aspect of Eros in a mentoring situation based on Pearson's example in Chapter 12?

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

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

10. Why does Pearson say the Lover is important to the Fool?

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

Discuss Pearson's thoughts regarding gender development and its relationship to the twelve archetypes outlined in this book.

Essay Topic 3

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

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