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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. What does Sue mistakenly call herself when she is at the monastery and introduces herself to someone else?

2. What emotion does the Church seem to equate with sin, according to Sue's experience and research?

3. The patriarchy seems to consider and accept _______ and dependence as being natural states of being.

4. Christian communities continue to accept the Letter of __________ as proof that women are to be silenced.

5. It has been found that a girl's self esteem is lost as they _________ themselves down during their lives.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sue believe that she is because she lacks teachers to help her on her journey?

2. How does Sue feel that the scriptures in the Church are explained away, reducing the power of females?

3. What does Sue do in order to symbolically cast away the old when she realizes she needs to get rid of her assumptions?

4. What are the differences between men and women as pointed out in the section called, "Spirit Over Nature?"

5. Why is anger something which Sue is afraid to express in her own life?

6. How does Sue try to avoid dealing with the emerging realization of the Feminine Wound in this section of the book?

7. What does the old woman's t-shirt say which Sue sees when she tries to envision a world which is equal?

8. What happens the first time that Sue points out that women get a rotten deal when it comes to society?

9. What does Sue point out that many pregnant women apologize to their husbands for?

10. What does the Bible seem to say about the way in which women are made for men? What are they meant to do in their lives in service of men?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sue begins to feel that her faith relies too heavily on the patriarchy and on the idea of a man being in charge at all times.

Part 1: Do you think that the patriarchy is in charge of the world as a whole?

Part 2: What are some of the problems of having a patriarchy system in place?

Part 3: How can the world change to be more balanced in terms of male and female power?

Essay Topic 2

The mother-daughter relationship can be complicated.

Part 1: Why do you think the mother-daughter relationship is often so difficult?

Part 2: Does the relationship between Sue and her daughter seem to be difficult?

Part 3: How do you think mothers and daughters can learn to be more supportive and understanding with each other?

Essay Topic 3

Sue is careful to not express the anger she begins to feel about the role of women in society and the patriarchy.

Part 1: Why does Sue try to hold back her anger?

Part 2: Does the idea that Sue is holding back her anger come from a sense of control over her emotions by the patriarchy?

Part 3: Would it be better for Sue to express her anger? Why or why not?

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