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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Viorst feels that in adulthood we may seek out the wanted parent in an effort to do what?
(a) Work through the feelings of childhood.
(b) Put an end to the inappropriate feelings once and for all.
(c) Make the other parent jealous.
(d) Win the battle over the other parent.

2. Which famous author's daughter suddenly died at the age of 24?
(a) Mark Twain.
(b) Ernest Hemingway.
(c) John Steinbeck.
(d) F. Scott Fitzgerald.

3. As children, Viorst thinks we test reality with what?
(a) Our pretend play.
(b) Daydreaming.
(c) Wishful thinking.
(d) Our actions.

4. According to Chapter 7, what destroys the innocence of the family bond?
(a) Incest.
(b) Divorce.
(c) Physical abuse.
(d) Parents who argue.

5. In the anecdote about the holy man painting a portrait for a king, who ends up being revealed in the painting?
(a) The holy man.
(b) The king's wife.
(c) The king.
(d) The king's daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Chapter 7, girls have to give up more of what than boys in outgrowing their Oedipus complex?

2. What is it called when someone keeps everything just the same after someone dies?

3. In what form of internalization do we take on aspects of those we have loved?

4. According to Chapter 7, our adult sexuality is in response to what?

5. The idea that we are all in love with the parent of the opposite sex is known as what?

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