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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. The _______________ of Meinrad Craighead reminds Sue of the Cartoon of St. Anne, when she and Betty visit.

2. The newly awakened woman is a _______ transplanted into hostile soil, until it finds ground in a circle of trees.

3. Who is raising money in order to buy a bison for their own collection of animals?

4. During what season is the start of this section of the book, entitled "Initiation?"

5. There are times when Sue begins to worry that she might __________ and that she is dissolving. It scares her.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the choices from which Sue can choose to celebrate the Divine Feminine?

2. What happens when Betty and Sue begin to dig up two stumps? What do they find they have done?

3. Who are the "kjerringsleppet" that Sue recalls in her writing in this section?

4. What does Sue see to be a sacred place when she visits and sees a replica of Da Vinci's Cartoon of St. Anne?

5. What does Sue take and then give an offering of another buffalo head nickel to balance the gift when she goes to see the buffaloes?

6. What kind of music allows Sue to feel the radiant mystery of being embraced by the Goddess?

7. What happens in the story of Inanna, which Sue begins to relate to in her stay at the inn?

8. What does Sue do with the other women who have traveled to one of the last places the Great Goddess flourishes?

9. What does Sue do when she is in the stone circle, connecting with the Goddess?

10. Why does Sue begin to realize that attachment to the confining patriarchal world must die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sue finds ways to connect to the Sacred Feminine in nature.

Part 1: Why do you think that nature is connected to the Sacred Feminine?

Part 2: How do you think you might connect a natural spot to the idea of the Sacred Feminine?

Part 3: Do you think that you are connected enough to nature that you might be able to intuitively create an altar?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Sandy seems to be an understanding husband as this book progresses, who is hesitant at times but helpful in others.

Part 1: Do you think that men can ever truly understand the lives of women?

Part 2: Why do you think that Sandy makes an effort to be understanding in Sue's journey?

Part 3: How do you think you might feel if your partner was suddenly exploring a new way of thinking?

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