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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. How does Pipher define authenticity?
(a) Owning all experiences
(b) Disowning all experiences
(c) Owning all experiences that are not traumatic
(d) Owning all experiences that are socially acceptable

2. Which of the following is not an accurate description of how divorce makes adolescents feel?
(a) Abandoned
(b) Angry
(c) Self-absorbed
(d) Embarrassed

3. What is the second dimension according to Pipher?
(a) Parenting techniques
(b) Affection
(c) Control
(d) Cultural norms

4. Which type of girl is usually a perfectionist?
(a) Anorexics
(b) Alcoholics
(c) Bulimics
(d) Type A personalities

5. What does Pipher believe that most people imagine teens' family structures consists of?
(a) Orphanages
(b) Traditional families
(c) Dysfunctional families
(d) Single parent homes

Short Answer Questions

1. Who or what does Pipher hold responsible for the split between child and adult during adolescence?

2. What does Dr. Pipher define the change to traditional teasing in today's modern society?

3. What does Dr. Pipher indicate that most teens are not mature enough to understand?

4. What does Gail do to harm herself?

5. Which of the following adjectives best describes the relationship between Whitney and Evelyn?

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