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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Lillian Rubin, the sexual difference between men and women leads to what in a marriage relationship?
(a) Superficial friendship.
(b) Separation and divorce.
(c) A perfect partnership.
(d) Intimate strangers.

2. There are what number of friendships that Viorst labels in Chapter 12?
(a) Six.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Two.

3. According to Freud, when does the age of latency occur?
(a) 3-5 years old.
(b) 13-18 years old.
(c) 18-21 years old.
(d) 7-10 years old.

4. Escaping to an earlier stage of development in an effort to deal with socially unacceptable feelings toward a new sibling is called what?
(a) Avoidance.
(b) Escapism.
(c) Two steps back.
(d) Regression.

5. According to Viorst, "A new dream will arise when we begin to have our babies..." What is it?
(a) The dream of creating an amazing and perfect human.
(b) The dream of them becoming successful.
(c) The dream of them moving out and going to college.
(d) The dream of keeping them safe from harm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the married woman with four children, mentioned in Chapter 12, who formed a non-sexual friendship with another man?

2. What two feelings battle each other at every stage of development?

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

4. As adults, we are able to see ourselves as in control, not as ___________.

5. Viorst details which famous baby doctor in Chapter 18?

(see the answer key)

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