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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Margaret Mead points out that we have labeled the Oedipal issue as a _______________.
(a) Valid response.
(b) Ridiculous behavior.
(c) Negative.
(d) Success.

2. According to Art Buchwald, what are "the three worst words in the language"?
(a) Hebrew, orphan, asylum.
(b) Jewish, urchin, institution.
(c) Lonely, stray, hospital.
(d) Isolated, hopeless, angry.

3. What does the author state that extended separation from a mother can cause a child?
(a) A good chance to socialize with other people.
(b) Pain and permanent damage.
(c) A sense of independence.
(d) Hunger.

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

5. Mrs. C slept in the same bed as her mother until she was how old?
(a) 40 years old.
(b) 5 years old.
(c) 10 years old.
(d) 20 years old.

Short Answer Questions

1. Even as adults, according to the author, we still view our mothers as what?

2. What is the name of the personality that evolves when a child cannot trust their own feelings and takes on the personality traits of others?

3. During the age of latency, fear, anger, and harsh conscience make it difficult to do what?

4. Who created the character Alexander Portnoy?

5. What is composed of our noblest goals?

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