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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 8, Margaret Mead uses what type of profession in her analogy about accepting what we were born with?

2. Which person coined the phrase Cinderella Complex?

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

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

5. What was the name of the "weird little novel" mentioned by Viorst in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do psychologists think the "Mommy and I Are One" experiments worked?

2. Who first discovered the Oedipus complex? How did he/she describe it?

3. Why did Freud name it the Oedipus complex?

4. Why do children experience sibling rivalry?

5. What are the four stages of human development that many analysts agree upon and how are they similar to each other?

6. According to Chapter 9, what kind of person lacks guilt?

7. Endocrinologist Estelle Ramey uses what example to support her theory that virtually all differences between male and female are cultural?

8. Why is Chapter 1 entitled, "The High Cost of Separation"?

9. Why do we have fantasies?

10. What happens when we do not behave in accordance with our conscience?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the different times of life that are covered in the book. What is similar about them? What is different? What are some life lessons you can take away that may help you navigate the developmental stages you have yet to experience?

Essay Topic 2

Viorst describes various types of guilt throughout Chapter 9. Describe what they are, how they differ, and whether each one serves to help us or negatively impact us.

Essay Topic 3

Chapter 15 talks about the "corporate characteristic" of families, specifically mentioning the Bachs and the Kennedys. Explore this idea of family identity and myths. Using support from the book, in what ways is it helpful for families? In what ways could it be problematic? Consider your own experience and whether your family or friends' families have a "corporate characteristic."

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