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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. Sue wants to know why _________ put enmity between Eve and her Feminine Source.

2. In May, Sue attended a Journey into ____________ conference on St. Simon Island off the coast of Georgia.

3. What upsets Sue as she begins to do some research, although she does not take any action as a result?

4. Mother and _________ are both the stuff out of which everything is composed, Sue realizes.

5. During the dream that Sue has about herself, who does she give birth to?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the role of women according to television and movies, according to Sue's findings?

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

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

4. What does Sue feel she is lacking internally that prevents her from questioning the male authority and her role in the world?

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

6. Why does Sue have troubles talking with God about her problems in life?

7. When Ann is younger and asks why women cannot be deacons in the church, what is the answer that her Vacation Bible School teacher tell her?

8. What are some of the stereotypes of being a good Christian woman, according to Sue's life?

9. What are some of the ways in which snakes have been interpreted in other readings, besides being evil in the Garden of Eden?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The dreams Sue has seem to indicate that she is on the right path. They help her see obstacles and the way that her mind works on the questions she still has.

Part 1: Do you feel that dreams are an important part of your experience as a human being?

Part 2: How do dreams affect the way a person lives their daily life?

Part 3: Why do you think Sue begins to have so many dreams about her spiritual questions?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Sue stands up for her daughter in the middle of the drugstore, possibly causing a scene for both herself and her daughter.

Part 1: Do you think it is necessary for Sue to say anything about the men who are talking about her daughter?

Part 2: How do you think Sue's daughter feels about her mom stepping in when the men are making rude comments?

Part 3: Why do you think Sue decides that she needs to say something about the men talking about her daughter?

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