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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. Eris wasn't invited to what kind of party?

2. What is the goddess Eris's role in women's lives?

3. People who make intentional choices with regard to self-sacrifice usually do so because of what concern(s)?

4. In Book 2, Chapter 11, the author uses what prominent female as an example?

5. In the story of the heroine's journey, how does the heroine relate to herself?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were Aphrodite's most important relationships?

2. How did Hera and her husband meet and marry?

3. What is the chief characteristic of the vulnerable goddesses?

4. What happened when Persephone was kidnapped?

5. What is Hera's position in the Olympian family of gods?

6. What is suggested by the switch from the virgin goddesses to the vulnerable ones?

7. What did Eris do in response to the affront she received?

8. What constitutes the nature of a heroine?

9. How many chapters are devoted to Aphrodite?

10. What war started as a result of Eris' trick?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author states that she uses the power of mythical figures because it helps her achieve better results with her patients. How do you think she deals with her patients who don't believe in these mythical figures? Are there any lessons learned, via the goddesses, that could also be learned without them? Why haven't more psychologists utilized Bolen's technique? 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 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.

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