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

2. A woman can be helped and hindered by what forces?

3. Artemis asked her father for what animals as companions?

4. Who was Athena's father?

5. What is the third group of goddesses called?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What example does the author use in Book 2, Chapter 1, to support her statement about the maternal instinct?

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

4. In what ways was Athena similar to Artemis?

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

6. What goddesses does the author use for the archetypes in the book?

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

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

9. How are the three goddesses described in Book 2, Chapter 3?

10. What qualities does a Hestia woman possess?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Artemis displays a rather constant preference for females, while Athena is almost always in the company of men or boys. Why is this so? What is the difference in the ways the two goddesses relate to men? What do they have in common? What information can we gather about the personalities of the two goddesses as a result of their relationships with men? 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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