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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. One must work hard to have one's energy flow towards _____________, Sue finds.

2. In which portion of the Bible do women seem to be mentioned more frequently?

3. Sue believes that the story of Eden is one that created ___________ geography in the world.

4. Sue's declaration of intent in the beginning of the book and her journey makes her feel like a ____________.

5. Sue learns that a feminist awakening can often cause an explosion in the ___________ and she worries about the risk of this.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sue believe that she is because she lacks teachers to help her on her journey?

2. How does Sue try to avoid dealing with the emerging realization of the Feminine Wound in this section of the book?

3. What are some of the ways in which snakes have been interpreted in other readings, besides being evil in the Garden of Eden?

4. What are some of the issues women face when they enter the workforce, according to Sue Monk Kidd?

5. What does the Bible seem to say about the way in which women are made for men? What are they meant to do in their lives in service of men?

6. When Ann is younger and asks why women cannot be deacons in the church, what is the answer that her Vacation Bible School teacher tell her?

7. What are the differences between men and women as pointed out in the section called, "Spirit Over Nature?"

8. What is the role of women according to television and movies, according to Sue's findings?

9. How does Sue feel that women have become inferior in the way they think and behave, even though they are not this way naturally?

10. How would a person describe the life of Sue Monk Kidd at this point of the book in relation to her family, profession, and religion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sue feels that she needs to have a sort of turning point in which she realizes she can not go back to the way she was.

Part 1: Why do you think this sort of turning point is essential in one's spiritual journey?

Part 2: What might have happened if Sue had not had this turning point in her life?

Part 3: Do you feel that you have had to reach certain turning points in order to change your own life?

Essay Topic 2

The dreams Sue has seem to indicate that she is on the right path. They help her see obstacles and the way that her mind works on the questions she still has.

Part 1: Do you feel that dreams are an important part of your experience as a human being?

Part 2: How do dreams affect the way a person lives their daily life?

Part 3: Why do you think Sue begins to have so many dreams about her spiritual questions?

Essay Topic 3

Sue goes on a number of retreats and trips in order to find out more about herself and the Sacred Feminine.

Part 1: Why do you think Sue looks outside of herself to find answers?

Part 2: Do you think it would be better for her to look inside of herself for the answers to her questions?

Part 3: In what ways can Sue benefit from so many classes, retreats, and trips?

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