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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is NOT a suggestion, made by author, for ways a Demeter woman can avoid depression?
(a) Be able to set boundaries and stick to them.
(b) Become a mother but avoid marriage.
(c) Nurture other goddess archetypes within herself.
(d) Recognize and express her true emotions.

2. How is the union of Demeter and her mate described?
(a) Joyful and consensual.
(b) A rape.
(c) The nature of their union is not specified.
(d) Neither joyful and consensual, nor a rape.

3. What food did Persephone's kidnapper offer to her?
(a) Grapes.
(b) Apple.
(c) Pear.
(d) Pomegranate seeds.

4. How many generations of incestuous relationships are detailed in Greek mythology?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) None.
(d) Three.

5. What defines the character of a heroine?
(a) Her decisions and choices.
(b) Her physical and emotional strength.
(c) Her intimate relationships.
(d) Her genetics and lineage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hera reacted negatively to which of her husband's habits?

2. What did Persephone's kidnapper do to her?

3. What was the most powerful and influential bond in Demeter's life?

4. Who was Hera's husband?

5. According to the author, what do the goddesses in Book 2, Chapter 7, learn?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Demeter's family situation?

2. What constitutes the nature of a heroine?

3. What did Eris do in response to the affront she received?

4. What happened to the goddesses as a result of Eris' trick?

5. What is most important for Demeter women?

6. What were Aphrodite's most important relationships?

7. What war started as a result of Eris' trick?

8. What final arrangement was worked out between Persephone and her kidnapper?

9. How was Demeter different from the other goddesses?

10. According to the author, how does a heroine handle self-sacrifice?

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