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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. Why might some women feel sorry for Hera?
(a) She was unable to have children.
(b) Her daughter was taken from her.
(c) She was constantly wronged by her husband.
(d) She fell in love with a mortal but could not have him.

2. Where were most of Demeter's maternal energies directed?
(a) To her many children.
(b) To her nieces and nephews.
(c) To her only daughter.
(d) To the fertility of the Earth itself.

3. According to the author, what is often misinterpreted?
(a) The differences between the personalities of different women.
(b) The signals women send to one another.
(c) The hormonal changes that affect a woman's mood.
(d) The differences between male and female archetypes.

4. According to the author, Artemis' type of self-imposed exile occurs whenever women join what type of organization?
(a) Fraternal.
(b) Monastic.
(c) Patriarchal.
(d) Sorority.

5. What is NOT a suggestion, made by author, for ways a Demeter woman can avoid depression?
(a) Be able to set boundaries and stick to them.
(b) Recognize and express her true emotions.
(c) Nurture other goddess archetypes within herself.
(d) Become a mother but avoid marriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Athena is the goddess of what quality?

2. According to the author, what might some women like about Hera?

3. Artemis asked her father for what animals as companions?

4. Why did Hera get married?

5. The author feels that the goddesses are a great reminder, especially for women in a generation where they were encouraged to do what?

(see the answer key)

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