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

2. Which group of people are NOT mentioned in Book 2, Chapter 6, in conjunction with the virgin goddess Hestia?

3. How many goddesses are in the third group?

4. Athena is the goddess of what quality?

5. Book 2, Chapter 2, focuses on a particular of what type of therapy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were the circumstances of Artemis' birth?

2. Which goddesses are discussed in Book 2, Chapter 3?

3. What groups are the goddesses divided into?

4. How does Book 2, Chapter 1, begin?

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

6. What are Hestia's main characteristics?

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

8. What did Aphrodite do to Hestia?

9. What does the author say about babies in Book 2, Chapter 1?

10. How was Athena different from the other virgin goddesses?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jung claimed that there were active and inactive archetypes that were part of the atmosphere and part of nothing at the same time. How did Jung develop his hypothesis? What is the difference between the two varieties of archetypes? What are some examples of active and inactive archetypes? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Hestia is the goddess of the hearth and of intergenerational family life. What is the symbolic significance of the hearth in ancient Grecian society? What is its practical purpose? What qualities does Hestia have, as the goddess of the hearth? Why does Hestia receive so many offerings? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Aphrodite is the only goddess with two chapters devoted to her. Why does the author devote so much time to Aphrodite? Why is Aphrodite considered to be one of the most important goddesses? What areas of a woman's life are affected by the influence of Aphrodite? Why is Aphrodite called the "Alchemical Goddess"? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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