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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. Why do the mothers break Dinah's hymen?

2. How long does it take for Dinah and Benia to be reunited?

3. Why does Jacob take action against his wives?

4. Who brings Dinah back to Re-nefer?

5. What is Meryt's profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the sisters?

2. How does Shalem make Dinah his wife?

3. Who does Dinah become friends with?

4. Why won't Dinah share her mothers' stories?

5. Why are Simon and Levi furious with Dinah's marriage?

6. What happens to Dinah on the way to Mamre?

7. What happens to Werenro at the end of Chapter 7?

8. Why does Dinah take an interest in delivering babies?

9. What does Dinah become in Egypt, Chapter 3?

10. Why does Re-mose become so angry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the book, women are allowed to assert their own sexual agency, thus allowing this to become a main theme in the book. Cite three examples of this in the book. Explain how and why the women of the Red Tent are allowed to explore and assert their own sexual agency.

Essay Topic 2

1. Do you think it was difficult for Rachel and Leah to define their relationship have competing wives for their husband? How is this awkward? How is it helpful? Were Rachel and Leah ever close before they both wed Jacob?

2. How do you think Jacob defines his relationships with his wives? Do you think he compares them or appreciates them as individuals?

Essay Topic 3

If you could be a character in the story, how would you intervene or change the course of events? Which section would you choose and why?

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