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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. Which animal does the author use as a metaphor in order to discuss the answer to #163 in this chapter?

2. There is often _________ associated with exposing the shame associated with the events that have been carried by someone.

3. Estes refers to a woman's natural creative powers as __________ that nourishes the woman and sustains her.

4. The ________, or some other symptom, will appear soon or later, sending the woman a message that she needs to return home.

5. ___________ is used to symbolize what is an essential property that vitalizes inert materials into life when combined with them in just the right way.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the author explain the seal skin is in the context of this story and in the context of women as a whole?

2. What does Estes mean by the idea of a double-bind when it comes to secrets kept by women?

3. What is the relationship between the man and the woman in the story called the Weeping Woman?

4. What is the idea that the author introduces to the reader which will make the stories helpful?

5. Why was Demeter despondent in the story of herself and her daughter?

6. What are some healthy ways to manage experience and feelings associated with events?

7. What is different about the woman who is portrayed in the story at the start of this section?

8. What does the woman do when she finds the wolf in the trap that has been set by hunters in the area?

9. What is happening to the woman over the course of the time she spends with the man?

10. What is so intimidating or anxiety provoking about the shadowing of wolves?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The tale of the beautiful swan is one in which the swan begins to find their 'home' when they go away from where they've grown up.

Part 1: Why do you think it's a good idea to seek out the ones who already understand you?

Part 2: Do you think there's merit in being with others who are not like you? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think the swan missed a lesson in not staying with those who mocked it? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The author points out that every woman has soul skin or 'seal skin' that they must learn to wear and to go back to.

Part 1: Do you agree that everyone has a true self? Why or why not?

Part 2: How do you think living as your true self might change the way you live today?

Part 3: Why do you think it's important that you try to find your true self?

Essay Topic 3

By introducing herself, the author seems to be trying to connect with the reader in the first few pages of this book.

Part 1: Do you think it's important for an author to talk about their qualifications before a book begins? Why or why not?

Part 2: Is it easier to trust an author when they have a lot of qualifications? Why or why not?

Part 3: How might the book have changed if the author had not included their biographical information?

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