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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. Who fought over the item that Eris tossed into the party?

2. Who ordered Persephone's return?

3. What is the central factor of a Hera woman's life?

4. Who kidnapped Persephone?

5. The woman used as an example in Book 2, Chapter 11, had what sort of relationships with men?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are the goddesses great reminders, according to the author?

2. What final arrangement was worked out between Persephone and her kidnapper?

3. Aside from her mother and her husband, what was Persephone's other major relationship?

4. What does the author say about the "special woman" in Book 2, Chapter 11?

5. What role does grief play in the heroine's journey?

6. What recommendations does the author make for avoiding and overcoming depression?

7. What were the benefits of the arrangement that Persephone makes?

8. What happened to the goddess Eris?

9. What were Aphrodite's most important relationships?

10. How was Demeter different from the other goddesses?

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 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.

Essay Topic 3

The author defines the concepts of "animus" and inner goddess. What is the difference between the two? How can awareness of each help women to better understand themselves? What are some examples of characteristics that relate to the animus and the inner goddess? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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