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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 do Sue, Better, and other women create as they are sitting in the circle of trees at Springbrook?

2. The ___________ tree of Sue's writing career is full and just needs a stiff wind in order to be reoriented.

3. When the ____________ consciousness returns, Sue feels that the Earth will become holy again for all those who live on it.

4. When one belongs to oneself, one can connect with the rest of ___________ without being trapped or dependent.

5. In her isolation, Sue begins to say goodbye to the __________ she has been as she realizes she must.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the things which can achieved by internalizing the Divine Feminine, according to the book?

2. What does Sue see to be a sacred place when she visits and sees a replica of Da Vinci's Cartoon of St. Anne?

3. What happens when Sue begins to think about the idea of polluted waters and the dolphins swimming in them?

4. What does the picture of Sappho have to tell Sue, although the other pictures in the museum do not affect her in the same way?

5. What does Sue do when she is in the stone circle, connecting with the Goddess?

6. Why does Sue choose to display a picture of the Minoan Snake Goddess in her study?

7. Who are the "kjerringsleppet" that Sue recalls in her writing in this section?

8. What happens in the story of Inanna, which Sue begins to relate to in her stay at the inn?

9. What does Sue do with the other women who have traveled to one of the last places the Great Goddess flourishes?

10. While she plans many rituals, Sue does not realize that these rituals serve a purpose in her journey? What do these rituals do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It seems that women are told when they are young that they are supposed to be silent at all times.

Part 1: Why are women told that they should be silent during their lives?

Part 2: In what ways are women convinced that being silent is the best possible way to live in the world?

Part 3: How do you think a young girl can nurture the part of herself that is willing to speak up?

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

In life, women are seen as the caretakers of men, committed to making sure everyone else is okay.

Part 1: Why do you think women are the ones who are typically the caretakers?

Part 2: Do you think that men can be caretakers of others?

Part 3: How is it damaging to be a caretaker of others?

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