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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The patterns and qualities discussed in Book 2, Chapter 2, are part of what?

2. Is the triggering of archetypes a good thing?

3. What term does the author use for forces of self?

4. The author differentiates between the "inner goddess" and the what?

5. Why does the author contrast the goddesses in Book 2, Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. What example does the author use to explain the difference in the archetypes?

2. What qualities does a Hestia woman possess?

3. Why does the author choose to contrast the goddesses in Book 2, Chapter 3?

4. What was Hestia's special privilege?

5. What were the circumstances of Artemis' birth?

6. What was the marital situation of Artemis' mother and father?

7. According to the introductory information, to what is the second portion of the book dedicated?

8. What is the difference between the two types of archetypes?

9. What are Hestia's main characteristics?

10. What are the "animus" and inner goddess, as defined by the author in Book 2, Chapter 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author points out that the maternal instinct can be triggered by one's own baby and by other women's babies; however, it is also possible to give birth to a baby and not feel maternal affection. How is the maternal instinct triggered? Is there a difference between the way a woman feels about another woman's baby and the way she feels about her own? Why don't some women have that instinct with their biological children? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Goddesses in Everywoman is, obviously, written for women. What would change about the lessons contained in the book if it were geared toward men? What portions of the book are specifically for women, and could not be altered to suit men? Why? If the book were written for men, what gods might be used? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

The author chose seven ancient Grecian goddesses, and divided them into three categories. Why did she choose the goddesses she did? Do you agree with the way the goddesses are grouped together? Why or why not? Are there any goddesses that were not included, which you feel should have been included? Why or why not? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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