The Dance of the Dissident Daughter: A Woman's Journey from Christian Tradition to the Sacred Feminine Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Sue Monk Kidd
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The Dance of the Dissident Daughter: A Woman's Journey from Christian Tradition to the Sacred Feminine Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Sue Monk Kidd
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 106 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. ___________ are said to represent regeneration, female wisdom, and power, according to Sue's research.

2. During the dream that Sue has about herself, who does she give birth to?

3. Sue feels that teenage girls begin to change in those years, sleeping _________ and seeing fitful glimpses of fearful truth.

4. What is the profession of the woman who other women pointed out is 'still a woman' even if she is well trained?

5. What does Sue take from the forest in order to create a symbol of herself beginning to hatch her own life?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the story that Sue's friend Betty shares with her about how a family teaches their children about the river?

2. What does the old woman's t-shirt say which Sue sees when she tries to envision a world which is equal?

3. Does Sue ever find a discussion of a time when women were considered to be equal to men in theological studies?

4. What are some of the stereotypes of being a good Christian woman, according to Sue's life?

5. How does Sue feel that the scriptures in the Church are explained away, reducing the power of females?

6. When Ann is younger and asks why women cannot be deacons in the church, what is the answer that her Vacation Bible School teacher tell her?

7. What does Sue find happens to girls as they grow older and they enter into their adolescence?

8. How does Sue define her state of being an Unambiguous Woman? What does this mean she does in relation to men?

9. How would a person describe the life of Sue Monk Kidd at this point of the book in relation to her family, profession, and religion?

10. What is the dream that causes Sue Monk Kidd to question her own life and how she relates to it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In life, women are seen as the caretakers of men, committed to making sure everyone else is okay.

Part 1: Why do you think women are the ones who are typically the caretakers?

Part 2: Do you think that men can be caretakers of others?

Part 3: How is it damaging to be a caretaker of others?

Essay Topic 2

The dreams Sue has seem to indicate that she is on the right path. They help her see obstacles and the way that her mind works on the questions she still has.

Part 1: Do you feel that dreams are an important part of your experience as a human being?

Part 2: How do dreams affect the way a person lives their daily life?

Part 3: Why do you think Sue begins to have so many dreams about her spiritual questions?

Essay Topic 3

Sue goes on a number of retreats and trips in order to find out more about herself and the Sacred Feminine.

Part 1: Why do you think Sue looks outside of herself to find answers?

Part 2: Do you think it would be better for her to look inside of herself for the answers to her questions?

Part 3: In what ways can Sue benefit from so many classes, retreats, and trips?

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