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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Goddesses: Chapter 9, Demeter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, Artemis' type of self-imposed exile occurs whenever women join what type of organization?
(a) Patriarchal.
(b) Fraternal.
(c) Sorority.
(d) Monastic.

2. Who is the author of Goddesses in Everywoman?
(a) Jean Binoda Sholen.
(b) Jean Shinoda Bolen.
(c) Gene Shinoda Bolan.
(d) Jean Shinoa Blone.

3. How was Athena born?
(a) She was created from her brother's rib.
(b) She sprang from Zeus' forehead.
(c) She was delivered by Caesarian section.
(d) She rose from a wave.

4. Why does the author choose to incorporate knowledge of the goddesses into her book?
(a) Because categorizing women's personalities using the goddesses helps them identify other women with similar characteristics, to whom they can relate.
(b) Because religion helps people find their reasons for living.
(c) Because the goddesses embody certain characteristics that every woman has.
(d) Because she is a firm believer in the mythos and gods of the ancient pantheons.

5. Who helped with Athena's birth?
(a) Hephaestus.
(b) Hermes.
(c) Apollo.
(d) Artemis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were Athena's usual companions?

2. Where were most of Demeter's maternal energies directed?

3. Book 2, Chapter, 3 is devoted to which group of goddesses?

4. Book 2, Chapter 2, focuses on a particular of what type of therapy?

5. From what culture did these goddesses originate?

(see the answer key)

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