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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. How many consorts did Demeter's mate have before her?

2. According to the author, Aphrodite is most similar to what other goddess?

3. Hera reacted negatively to which of her husband's habits?

4. Who arrived with a message, regarding Persephone, for Persephone's mother?

5. What sort of term is "heroine"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is most important for Demeter women?

3. What was Demeter's family situation?

4. What were Aphrodite's most important relationships?

5. How was Demeter different from the other goddesses?

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

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

8. What constitutes the nature of a heroine?

9. What are some of the characteristics of a Hera woman?

10. What happened to the goddesses as a result of Eris' trick?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Goddesses in Everywoman is, obviously, written for women. What would change about the lessons contained in the book if it were geared toward men? What portions of the book are specifically for women, and could not be altered to suit men? Why? If the book were written for men, what gods might be used? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Jung claimed that there were active and inactive archetypes that were part of the atmosphere and part of nothing at the same time. How did Jung develop his hypothesis? What is the difference between the two varieties of archetypes? What are some examples of active and inactive archetypes? 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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