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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 in Chapter 1, it is important for women to know their own what?

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

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

4. What is an Athena woman's most likely downfall?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Hestia's special privilege?

2. How many years passed between the editions of Goddesses in Everywoman?

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

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

5. What are Hestia's main characteristics?

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

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

8. What were the circumstances of Artemis' birth?

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

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

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 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.

Essay Topic 3

The author states that the goddesses are a great reminder for modern women who are pressured to succeed. Do you agree that using the goddesses as a reminder can help to prevent workaholism? How does awareness of the goddess archetypes help women to develop better relationships with their families and take better care of themselves? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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