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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. Where does the man intend to go as he is leaving the woman and bringing their children with him?

2. What did Demeter run around saying as she sunk further and further into despair?

3. Those that have been that light and silent know there is an ease and a kind of __________ about it.

4. Over time the bear was able to feel __________ enough to enjoy the food offerings from the woman.

5. The woman was directed to head for the forest in order to renew her __________ so she could begin again.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

7. What happens when the Weeping Woman ends up at the Gates of Heaven in the story in this section?

8. What is the relationship between the man and the woman in the story called the Weeping Woman?

9. What was the problem when the husband went off to war and then did not come back for a few years?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Within the stories being shared, the metaphors show the reader that those who have challenges are learning from the process more than from the challenge itself.

Part 1: Why do you think stories are used to teach people about life?

Part 2: Do you think stories are more effective for teaching others or is direct advice better to use in teaching? Why?

Part 3: How do you think the stories can change the way a person looks at life? Or can't they?

Essay Topic 2

Baubo entertains Demeter so that she can deal with the loss of her daughter Persephone and begin to seek out her daughter again.

Part 1: Do you think that humor is necessary in order to survive in life? Why or why not?

Part 2: How do you use humor in your life? Do you use it to help you through tough times? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think Demeter responds so favorably to the use of humor by Baubo?

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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