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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Goddesses: Chapter 9, Demeter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hera reacted negatively to which of her husband's habits?
(a) Belligerence.
(b) Laziness.
(c) Infidelity.
(d) Wrath.

2. What group of women might identify with Hera?
(a) Women who have experienced sexual jealousy.
(b) Women who constantly live in the shadow of their powerful husband.
(c) Women who are unable to assert themselves.
(d) Women who are also infertile.

3. Hera is the first of a group of goddesses described as what?
(a) Relationship-oriented.
(b) Maternal.
(c) Transformative.
(d) Inviolable.

4. According to the author, what might some women like about Hera?
(a) Her compassion and forgiveness.
(b) Her tenacious defense of her children.
(c) Her ability to fight with her husband instead of passively accepting her circumstances.
(d) Her unyielding commitment to her own desires.

5. According to the author, how do Hestian women feel about sex?
(a) They don't like to talk about it.
(b) They enjoy it but are comfortable without it for long periods of time.
(c) They don't enjoy it.
(d) They enjoy it and don't like going for long periods of time without it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term does the author use for forces of society?

2. Who did Artemis want for her companions?

3. Artemis developed a reputation for being helpful to whom?

4. The author uses what "true life" example in Book 2, Chapter 1?

5. Instead of martial vows, Hestia gained what special privilege?

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