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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. Maya Angelou says that no matter what people will do to her, "like air, ____________" in one of her many poems.

2. What is in the dream of Sue has that she awakens from feeling reunited with this lost and defiled symbol of feminine instinct?

3. Sue believes that women need to unlearn ___________ lessons about the shame and the curse of being a woman.

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

5. How many altars does Sue find when she is visiting the studio of Meinrad Craighead?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Maya Angelou say in an interview which makes Sue begin to understand empowerment?

2. What does Sandy surprise Sue with when she lands at the airport after her trip to a speaking engagement?

3. Why does Sue begin to realize that attachment to the confining patriarchal world must die?

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

5. Why does the Goddess Hera take an annual bath at Kanathos, according to Sue's findings?

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

7. What is the news in the old newspaper clipping that Sue's mom sends?

8. What does Sue plant in her backyard in order to create a space for being with the Divine Feminine?

9. What kind of music allows Sue to feel the radiant mystery of being embraced by the Goddess?

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Sue feels that she needs to have a sort of turning point in which she realizes she can not go back to the way she was.

Part 1: Why do you think this sort of turning point is essential in one's spiritual journey?

Part 2: What might have happened if Sue had not had this turning point in her life?

Part 3: Do you feel that you have had to reach certain turning points in order to change your own life?

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