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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, Aphrodite is most similar to what other goddess?

2. What did Persephone's kidnapper do to her?

3. Who was the father of Demeter's child?

4. Persephone's father was also her what?

5. What is the second chapter about Aphrodite called?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is most important for Demeter women?

3. Aphrodite is the goddess of what?

4. According to the author, how does a heroine handle self-sacrifice?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What constitutes the nature of a heroine?

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

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

Compare and contrast the virgin goddesses. What are their defining characteristics? What do they all have in common? What makes them different from one another? Which types of women identify with each goddess? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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