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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 8, Margaret Mead uses what type of profession in her analogy about accepting what we were born with?
(a) Potter.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Hunter.
(d) Blacksmith.

2. Intimate male-female relationships are rare because of what?
(a) Socially unacceptable norms.
(b) Women would just rather talk to other women.
(c) The sexual tension.
(d) The adultery factor.

3. Viorst contends that our unconscious sexual thoughts toward friends are masked as what?
(a) Ridicule and anger.
(b) Hostility.
(c) Flirtatious behavior.
(d) Concern, devotion, and affection.

4. According to Chapter 12, growing up involves giving up what illusion?
(a) That our parents are perfect.
(b) That friendship is infallible.
(c) That the universe revolves around us.
(d) That death is inevitable.

5. Which of the following, according to the author, may be an inappropriate way to deal with the grieving of childhood?
(a) Breaking the rules.
(b) Drugs.
(c) Driving recklessly.
(d) Sex.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which sex tends to have only superficial relationships?

2. What Christmas gift caused Brooke Hayward so much anguish when asked if her little sister could play with it?

3. According to Chapter 8, it is believed that girls have a greater _______________ ability as opposed to boys.

4. Sibling rivalry tends to do what as we get older?

5. Friends and intimate partners are considered what?

(see the answer key)

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