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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Henry David Thoreau's little isolated cabin was how far from his mother's house?
(a) One state away.
(b) One day on a horse.
(c) One mile.
(d) Ten miles.

2. Viorst states that what kind of parents are sexually attracted to their child?
(a) Normal parents.
(b) Adoptive parents.
(c) Same-sex parents.
(d) Degenerate parents.

3. How does Viorst describe the first loss we experience as humans?
(a) First separation.
(b) Launch of independence.
(c) Original loss.
(d) New beginning.

4. Repression, reaction formation, isolation, and denial are all mechanisms of defense against what?
(a) Insecurity.
(b) Rivalry.
(c) Anger.
(d) Fear.

5. "It is __________ to grow up."
(a) Fun.
(b) Tough.
(c) Exciting.
(d) Depressing.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Viorst, what is one of our first treasures that we don't want to share?

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

3. According to Viorst, we not only try to re-live the good experiences from our past, but also seek to re-create the bad ones in an effort to do what?

4. What was the name of the girl's club that Viorst's neighbor Amy belonged to?

5. Which fictional character mentioned in the book chooses not to become a man, and stay as a boy forever?

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