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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story of the heroine's journey, how does the heroine relate to herself?
(a) She puts her needs below those of the people she cares for.
(b) She doesn't think of herself until she is forced to.
(c) She always puts herself first before she takes care of others.
(d) She is the star of her own life.

2. Which goddess did the mortal man select as the winner?
(a) Artemis.
(b) Hera.
(c) Persephone.
(d) Aphrodite.

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

4. What was written on the item Eris threw?
(a) "For the strongest."
(b) "For the wisest."
(c) "For the fairest."
(d) "For the gentlest."

5. In Book 2, Chapter 11, the author uses what prominent female as an example?
(a) Hillary Clinton.
(b) Marie Curie.
(c) Florence Nightingale.
(d) Lou Salome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the second chapter about Aphrodite called?

2. The author uses what type of woman as an example of an Aphrodite woman?

3. What role do the goddesses in Book 2, Chapter 7, play?

4. The author states that Aphrodite helps people come closer to what state?

5. The woman used as an example in Book 2, Chapter 11, had what sort of relationships with men?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Eris do in response to the affront she received?

2. What was Demeter's family situation?

3. How many chapters are devoted to Aphrodite?

4. What were Aphrodite's most important relationships?

5. Why are the goddesses great reminders, according to the author?

6. What is most important for Demeter women?

7. What recommendations does the author make for avoiding and overcoming depression?

8. What happened to the goddesses as a result of Eris' trick?

9. What is Hera's position in the Olympian family of gods?

10. According to the author, how does a heroine handle self-sacrifice?

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