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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not a negative aspect of adolescent girls as described by Dr. Pipher?
(a) Become less curious
(b) Math and science scores decrease
(c) Reading skills decrease
(d) Unhappy in their own bodies

2. Which of the following terms best describes a young girl's emotional system?
(a) Juvenile
(b) Puerile
(c) Infantile
(d) Immature

3. What does Miller believe elevates a child's "false" self?
(a) Denouncing others' values
(b) Withdrawal from himself
(c) A sense of dissatisfaction
(d) Denying his true self

4. What do the dreams of being paralyzed or being stuck in quicksand represent according to Pipher?
(a) Fight for freedom from parental restrictions
(b) Struggle to search for their true self
(c) Struggle to gain independence
(d) Fighting forces beyond their control

5. What choice does Alice Miller indicate young children have to make?
(a) Be honest or dishonest
(b) Be authentic or deceitful
(c) Be authentic or hateful
(d) Be honest or loved

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Dr. Pipher, how are relationships with mothers viewed?

2. Where does Dr. Pipher indicate an adolescent who is untroubled usually looks for guidance?

3. How does Dr. Pipher describe adolescent girls?

4. In what way does Dr. Pipher say that girls often shock their mothers?

5. What makes it difficult to reason with young girls?

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