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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Viorst fantasize about taking care of the bully who was bothering her son?
(a) Holding him up against a tree until he promised not to do it anymore.
(b) Shoving him in front of a truck.
(c) Shooting him.
(d) Talking to his parents.

2. What does the father in the poem referenced in Chapter 14 finally conclude?
(a) That he never should have had children.
(b) That he can indeed protect his children.
(c) That his children will just grow up and go away.
(d) That he must let his children go.

3. Men pursue ______________; women yearn for _______________.
(a) Autonomy; intimacy.
(b) Sex; cuddling.
(c) Excitement; safety.
(d) Deep relationships; one night stands.

4. Which of the answers below describes the stages and challenges of the life cycle according to Erik Erikson?
(a) The Five Cycles of a Human.
(b) The Four Periods of Growth.
(c) The Eight Ages of Man.
(d) The Twelve Stages of Life.

5. As a result of unconscious guilt, criminals sometimes do what?
(a) Leave self-damaging evidence.
(b) Hide thier crimes.
(c) Confess.
(d) Lie to authority figures.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Lillian Rubin, the sexual difference between men and women leads to what in a marriage relationship?

2. When does it become clear to the child that his needs are different than his mother's?

3. Viorst states that some oneness experiences can go too far and cause what?

4. Viorst references The World According to Garp and a mishearing of this term by a child.

5. According to Freud, when does the age of latency occur?

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