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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which famous family does Viorst mention in Chapter 15?
(a) The Windsors.
(b) The Kennedys.
(c) The Vanderbilts.
(d) The Carnegies.

3. Why does Viorst say we "need the controls provided by guilt"?
(a) To understand unhappiness.
(b) To build relationships with other people.
(c) To take care of ourselves.
(d) To live a healthy life.

4. Which well-known psychologist noted that if a child can fight a sibling and win, he becomes a fighter. However, if he is not allowed to win, he will often not compete later in life?
(a) Lev Vygotsky.
(b) Erik Erikson.
(c) Jean Piaget.
(d) Alfred Adler.

5. Chapter 1 concludes by stating that the yearning to restore the bliss of mother-child oneness is _____________________.
(a) Satisfied upon entry into adulthood.
(b) Worse when we are sick or injured.
(c) Only quenched when we find another meaningful relationship.
(d) Never relinquished.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who created the character Alexander Portnoy?

2. Which famous author's daughter suddenly died at the age of 24?

3. The idea that we are all in love with the parent of the opposite sex is known as what?

4. According to Art Buchwald, what are "the three worst words in the language"?

5. According to Viorst, what types of feelings are present in ALL friendships?

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