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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. In another story, the woman ends up killing _______________ in order to stop the situation from ending the way it looked like it was ending.

3. Where does the woman end up looking for the souls of her children, as directed by the saint?

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

5. What is one of the words which could be used to describe Baubo, as she is portrayed in this story?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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?

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