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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Worshiping the Gods of Thinness.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Daughters are expected to love their mothers, but not to do which of the following?
(a) Be like them too much
(b) Allow them to coddle them too much
(c) Love their fathers
(d) Distance themselves from their mother

2. What is the overshadowing problem concerning Franchesca?
(a) Adoption
(b) Drugs and alcohol
(c) Lack of parental affect
(d) Sexual promiscuity

3. Which of the following themes does not appear to be rooted in cultural ideals rather than personality development according to Dr. Pipher?
(a) Fear of rejection
(b) Need for perfection
(c) Preoccupation with weight
(d) Parental relationships

4. Why does Dr. Pipher believe that bright, sensitive girls are more at risk for problems?
(a) They are exposed to more anti-female writings
(b) They do not see enough realistic female role models
(c) Women are too highly sexualized
(d) They are aware of the conflicting forces in their lives

5. Which of the following professions is not at high risk for developing bulimia?
(a) Dancers
(b) Models
(c) Gymnasts
(d) Teachers

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pipher believe that most people imagine teens' family structures consists of?

2. Which of the following terms best describes how Jessica feels?

3. Which type of parents may have children who struggle in social settings and lack confidence?

4. What does Dr. Pipher compare girls of divorce to?

5. Which of the following is not an accurate description of how divorce makes adolescents feel?

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