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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Goddesses: Chapter 11, The Alchemical Goddess- Aphrodite.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who were Athena's usual companions?
(a) Nymphs.
(b) Animals.
(c) Other goddesses.
(d) Men or boys.

2. Who did Artemis want for her companions?
(a) Other goddesses.
(b) Nymphs.
(c) Young men.
(d) Older women.

3. What emotions are part of Demeter's story?
(a) Depression.
(b) A need for help.
(c) Devotion.
(d) All answers are correct.

4. What is the second of two factors that would trouble an Athena woman whose marriage was dissolved?
(a) The fact that she would have to share custody of her children.
(b) The fact that she would lose half of her hard-earned possessions.
(c) The fact that everything about her life would be changing.
(d) The factors that had directly contributed to the dissolution of her marriage.

5. According to Book 2, Chapter 7, having healthy relationships helps to prevent a woman from becoming what?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Bitter.
(d) A workaholic.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does the author choose to incorporate knowledge of the goddesses into her book?

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

5. What was the benefit, or benefits, of Persephone's agreement?

(see the answer key)

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