Goddesses in Everywoman: A New Psychology of Women Test | Final Test - Easy

Jean Shinoda-Bolen
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 117 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Goddesses in Everywoman: A New Psychology of Women Test | Final Test - Easy

Jean Shinoda-Bolen
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What role do the goddesses in Book 2, Chapter 7, play?
(a) Mother.
(b) Wife.
(c) Any combination of the three.
(d) Lover.

2. What sort of term is "heroine"?
(a) Anachronistic.
(b) Psychological.
(c) Elitist.
(d) Semantic.

3. Who was the father of Demeter's child?
(a) Hades.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Hephaestus.

4. Why does the author differentiate between heroines and non-heroines?
(a) They have many of the same qualities and are sometimes difficult to differentiate.
(b) She doesn't want non-heroines to get less recognition.
(c) She doesn't want readers to believe that every woman is a heroine.
(d) She wants readers to see that heroines have more desirable qualities.

5. How many generations of incestuous relationships are detailed in Greek mythology?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) None.
(d) One.

6. What was the benefit, or benefits, of Persephone's agreement?
(a) She could diversify the Olympian bloodline and still spend time with her mother.
(b) There was no benefit to her agreement.
(c) She was able to diversify the Olympian bloodline.
(d) She was able to spend time with her mother.

7. How many consorts did Demeter's mate have before her?
(a) Three.
(b) None.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

8. Who decreed that the dispute between the goddesses should be settled by a mortal?
(a) Hera.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Aphrodite.
(d) Athena.

9. According to the author, women often experience anxiety, or a sense of defeat, because of what?
(a) The stress of their family situations.
(b) Being forced to work outside the home when they have children.
(c) Their physical limitations.
(d) The patriarchal structure of society.

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

11. For the woman used as an example in Book 2, Chapter 11, what is the correlation between her relationships with men and her career success?
(a) She was well-respected, in part due to her stable relationships and this contributed to her success.
(b) There is no indication that her career would have been affected had she been married.
(c) She had a great deal of success because people were always curious about her scandalous activities.
(d) She would have had greater success if her promiscuity had not tarnished her reputation.

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

13. According to the author, what is part of overcoming depression?
(a) A letting go, or renewal.
(b) Developing an understanding of oneself.
(c) Discovering fulfilling activities.
(d) Forming new relationships.

14. How does the author think women will feel about this set of goddesses as opposed to the last?
(a) They possess qualities that are more common in women.
(b) They are a pleasurable counterweight.
(c) They are less relevant to modern women's lives.
(d) They are not as comfortable with men.

15. According to the author, what initially inspires many heroines?
(a) The need to be needed.
(b) The need to be recognized.
(c) The desire to find others like themselves.
(d) The desire to be successful.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story of the heroine's journey, how does the heroine relate to herself?

2. Eris wasn't invited to what kind of party?

3. The author assumes that, for many readers, vulnerability is closely associated with what?

4. Demeter is the patron goddess of what group of people?

5. What is the second chapter about Aphrodite called?

(see the answer keys)

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