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

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

3. Hera's husband was also her what?
(a) Nephew.
(b) Brother.
(c) Uncle.
(d) Cousin.

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

5. What technique did all of the goddesses attempt to win the contest?
(a) Trickery.
(b) Bribery.
(c) Sabotage.
(d) Blackmail.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, what initially inspires many heroines?

2. When presented with the reality of her situation, Persephone agreed to do what?

3. What is the special ability or power of the goddesses in Book 2, Chapter 7?

4. What was Demeter's marital status?

5. The "circle of fear" that the author refers to associates vulnerability with what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Hera and her husband meet and marry?

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

3. How do women often react to the story of Hera?

4. How many chapters are devoted to Aphrodite?

5. What war started as a result of Eris' trick?

6. How was Demeter different from the other goddesses?

7. What does the author say about the "special woman" in Book 2, Chapter 11?

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

9. What is the "circle of fear"?

10. What were the benefits of the arrangement that Persephone makes?

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