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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Women & Goddesses: Chapter 2, The Heroine in Everywoman.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to the author, what group of women would be associated with the goddesses in Book 2, Chapter 7?
(a) Adolescent women.
(b) Homosexual women.
(c) Elderly women.
(d) Mature, maternal women.

3. How many goddesses are in the first group?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

4. In the story of the heroine's journey, how does the heroine relate to herself?
(a) She always puts herself first before she takes care of others.
(b) She is the star of her own life.
(c) She doesn't think of herself until she is forced to.
(d) She puts her needs below those of the people she cares for.

5. A woman can be helped and hindered by what forces?
(a) She can be helped by herself, but hindered by society.
(b) She can be helped by society, but hindered by herself.
(c) All answers are correct.
(d) She can be helped by herself and society.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it easy, according to the author, to forgive Hera for not being "able to have full control over her own husband"?

2. Which goddess did the mortal man select as the winner?

3. Who caused the male gods to fall in love with Hestia?

4. Where did Persephone's kidnapper take her?

5. The theory discussed in Cook 2, Chapter 2 postulates that there are what types of patterns and qualities?

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