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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 is Sue's daughter stocking when the incident with the men takes place in the beginning of the book?

2. ___________ are said to represent regeneration, female wisdom, and power, according to Sue's research.

3. The patriarchy seems to consider and accept _______ and dependence as being natural states of being.

4. Sue believes that like the Tin Man in "The Wizard of Oz," patriarchal society's heart is being cut away by a ____________.

5. Sue recognizes that she needs to forgive herself for not being born __________, a strange idea for her.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Bible have to say about the womanly conditions which occur on a monthly basis?

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

3. What does Sue point out that many pregnant women apologize to their husbands for?

4. What is Sue's daughter doing when the two men begin to make insulting comments to her in the opening pages of the book?

5. 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?

6. How does Sue begin to define the idea of patriarchy when she starts out this section of the book?

7. 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?

8. What does the old woman's t-shirt say which Sue sees when she tries to envision a world which is equal?

9. What is the story that Sue's friend Betty shares with her about how a family teaches their children about the river?

10. What are some of the stereotypes of being a good Christian woman, according to Sue's life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

The men in the drugstore note that a woman's place is on her knees, which infuriates Sue.

Part 1: Why do you think these men believe that women should be on their knees before men?

Part 2: Do you think that all men believe that women should be subservient?

Part 3: How might you have reacted if you heard the men say that a woman should be on their knees?

Essay Topic 3

Sue is convinced there is a Feminine Wound which is causing pain and frustration in the world.

Part 1: How would you define the idea of the Feminine Wound?

Part 2: Do you think there might be an equally important Masculine Wound?

Part 3: Why do you think addressing the idea of a wound is important?

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