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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Viorst, in what way do we primarily form our self-identity?
(a) Through imitation of our friends.
(b) Through imitation of our parents.
(c) Through experimentation with different character traits.
(d) By belonging to a wide variety of social groups.

2. At what age do we develop the superego?
(a) Twenty-five.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Thirteen.
(d) Five.

3. 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?
(a) "Borderline personality."
(b) "Chameleon personality."
(c) "As-if personality."
(d) "Shifting personality."

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

5. What type of relationship reinforces our self-knowledge, widens our worldview, and supports our self-esteem?
(a) The parent-child relationship.
(b) Marriage.
(c) A mentoring relationship.
(d) Friendship.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 16, Viorst quotes which psychologist who wrote the book Loss?

2. What sort of thing did Selena's children no longer want her to do when they separated?

3. Viorst feels our sexual nature comes from where?

4. Which book referenced in Chapter 14 references the "good mother"?

5. When we allow some person or group to stand in place of our own conscience, this leads to what?

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