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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 happened as Demeter shouted out and her depression become greater and greater?

2. The woman is a _______-woman in this story, which makes her unique and different from other women.

3. What does La Lllorona mean when it is roughly translated into English?

4. In one version of the story, the woman attacks the man, hurting him emotionally to conform to the _____________.

5. There is often _________ associated with exposing the shame associated with the events that have been carried by someone.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is different about the woman who is portrayed in the story at the start of this section?

2. Why did the husband begin to sleep outside after he came home from war?

3. Why was Demeter despondent in the story of herself and her daughter?

4. What is so intimidating or anxiety provoking about the shadowing of wolves?

5. What does the woman do when she finds the wolf in the trap that has been set by hunters in the area?

6. How does this image of Baubo relate to the world in terms of speaking and seeing the world?

7. What does Estes suggest to the reader as being a helpful way to relieve the shame of holding a secret?

8. What happened to the world when Demeter's depression became destructive?

9. What are some of the lessons that women can learn from animals in their life?

10. What is happening to the woman over the course of the time she spends with the man?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The love between the King and his new wife stayed strong, even while he was at war and incorrect messages were spread between them.

Part 1: Why do you think the love remained strong as ever while they were apart?

Part 2: Do you think that you could have stayed in this relationship? Why or why not?

Part 3: What do you think couples today can learn from this story? Why are these lessons important?

Essay Topic 2

The Skeleton Woman seems to be startling to the reader of the story, but as she begins to follow the man and wakes up whole again, the purpose becomes clearer.

Part 1: Why do you think the Skeleton Woman continues to be bones for most of the story?

Part 2: How do you think the man could have gotten rid of the Skeleton Woman?

Part 3: Do you think this story is effective in showing the reader the change in the women due to love? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The man who is strange looking convinces the sisters that if they were to stay with him, they would change their perspective of him.

Part 1: Do you think it's important to try to face down one's fears and beliefs? Why or why not?

Part 2: How do you think the sisters could have been more open to the man and to his appearance?

Part 3: Do you think you can always learn to like someone when you get to know them? Why or why not?

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