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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. Florence Nightingale once said that our _________ lies between pain and paralysis.

2. In her moment of awakening, Sue began to touch the ___________ of her feminine life.

3. Sue's declaration of intent in the beginning of the book and her journey makes her feel like a ____________.

4. Sue realizes that in her life, whenever she has had a problem, she has turned to _________ for the answers.

5. Which child(ren) in the family at the Chatooga River is allowed to go to the edge of the water?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sue begin to define the idea of patriarchy when she starts out this section of the book?

2. How would a person describe the life of Sue Monk Kidd at this point of the book in relation to her family, profession, and religion?

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

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

5. How does Sue feel that women have become inferior in the way they think and behave, even though they are not this way naturally?

6. How are girls expected to become less threatening when they are in school or when they are in a working environment?

7. 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?

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

9. Does Sue ever find a discussion of a time when women were considered to be equal to men in theological studies?

10. What is the dream that causes Sue Monk Kidd to question her own life and how she relates to it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Women, according to Sue's research and journey, seem to be held back in life. They are told they cannot do things that men can.

Part 1: Why do you think women are constantly told they cannot do certain things?

Part 2: Do you think it is reasonable to hold anyone back from doing things in their lives?

Part 3: Why are women perceived as the weaker sex? Is this true?

Essay Topic 2

Sue goes on a number of retreats and trips in order to find out more about herself and the Sacred Feminine.

Part 1: Why do you think Sue looks outside of herself to find answers?

Part 2: Do you think it would be better for her to look inside of herself for the answers to her questions?

Part 3: In what ways can Sue benefit from so many classes, retreats, and trips?

Essay Topic 3

Sandy seems to be an understanding husband as this book progresses, who is hesitant at times but helpful in others.

Part 1: Do you think that men can ever truly understand the lives of women?

Part 2: Why do you think that Sandy makes an effort to be understanding in Sue's journey?

Part 3: How do you think you might feel if your partner was suddenly exploring a new way of thinking?

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