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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. Who does not want Sue to go to a planned retreat at a monastery when she is struggling with her emotions?

2. What is the thing that Sue immersed herself in, even though she actually disliked doing this?

3. What was the nickname that was given to Sue as a child by her brother, according to her recollection?

4. Sue admits that she is not outwardly ___________ in her life, but she is also lacking some sort of internal structure to guide her.

5. The feminine wound is created as a woman begins to __________ all of the experiences of maleness around her.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the issues women face when they enter the workforce, according to Sue Monk Kidd?

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

3. 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?

4. 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?

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

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

7. What does Sue find happens to girls as they grow older and they enter into their adolescence?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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