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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. A young couple was married before the husband had to go _______________.

2. A __________ finds a wolf trapped in a trap, apparently being of human origin and able to communicate.

3. The wife began to find herself bringing the husband _____________ when he decided to start sleeping outside.

4. The reason this person or persons began to treat the woman badly after the suicide of her husband is that they ______________.

5. Who decides to return to the home on land in order to live with the father?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the quest the wife was sent on by the older woman healer in the town, upon hearing of the woman's plight?

2. What does the father do in order to gain material wealth in his life, though it is an accident?

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

4. What did the older woman healer do with the hair once the wife returned from her journey with it?

5. What does the wolf's eyelash do for the woman when she carries it around with her?

6. What does the man inform the woman of as they are having troubles with each other?

7. What is the original deal that the man and the special women strike up in order to be together?

8. What is the image of Baubo in the story that is chosen for the reader in this chapter?

9. How does the woman respond to the actions of her partner when she is told what is to happen?

10. What does Estes mean by the idea of a double-bind when it comes to secrets kept by women?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It's no surprise that the author delves into the discussion of women's bodies and how they have been attacked.

Part 1: How do you think women's bodies are attacked in this world?

Part 2: Do you think there will ever come a time when women's bodies are not being attacked in some way? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think women's bodies are attacked more often than men's bodies? Or do you think this is a misconception?

Essay Topic 2

The author points out that every woman has soul skin or 'seal skin' that they must learn to wear and to go back to.

Part 1: Do you agree that everyone has a true self? Why or why not?

Part 2: How do you think living as your true self might change the way you live today?

Part 3: Why do you think it's important that you try to find your true self?

Essay Topic 3

The concept of transformation is one that seems to be addressed frequently in the stories the author has to share.

Part 1: Why do you think the idea of transformation is so important in this book?

Part 2: Do you think that everyone goes through a period of transformation in their lives? Why or why not?

Part 3: What might happen if a person was never to transform in their lives?

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