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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. According to the author, when is tension a likely result?

2. Why does the author choose to incorporate knowledge of the goddesses into her book?

3. Hestia is described as what?

4. Why did the author of Goddesses in Everywoman choose to write this book?

5. What did other women help the author to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What sort of relationship did Artemis have with her mother?

2. What is one of the major characteristics of an Athena woman?

3. By what are women helped and hindered, according to Bolen?

4. According to the author, why do women go into therapy?

5. What groups are the goddesses divided into?

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

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

8. What qualities does a Hestia woman possess?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The "circle of fear" is an obstacle for many women who have difficulty forming and maintaining relationships. What is the "circle of fear"? How does it affect women's ability to have relationships? Why is vulnerability a necessity for a healthy relationship? How can women begin to overcome this cycle? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

The author recommends that women develop an "internal committee" of goddesses. How is this helpful? What can women learn through this activity? What are the various ways in which this internal committee can manifest itself? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

The author states that therapy is a means of self-care and empowerment for women. Do you agree? What skills do women learn in therapy that enable them to better care for themselves? Is there any other way for them to learn these skills? Are there any circumstances in which therapy doesn't help? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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