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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 is the first metaphor used to explain the triggering of archetypes?

2. What was the last thing Artemis requested from her father?

3. What is the second of two factors that would trouble an Athena woman whose marriage was dissolved?

4. How did the assistant help with Athena's birth?

5. How many goddesses does the author include in this book?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were the author's results with her method of treatment?

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

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

4. What qualities does a Hestia woman possess?

5. How was Athena born?

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

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

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

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

10. What is the difference between the two types of 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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Women have many different roles is modern society - worker, mother, wife, daughter, etc. Which of the goddesses are most closely associated with each of these roles? How can the goddess archetypes help women to better handle these roles? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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