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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 the best definition of vibrancy as described by Miller?
(a) When adults provide children with love
(b) When adults cushion feelings to spare others
(c) When adults shield their children from painful feelings
(d) When adults experience all feelings in a honest way

2. Who or what does Pipher hold responsible for the split between child and adult during adolescence?
(a) Males
(b) Culture
(c) Hormones
(d) Parents

3. How much more likely are boys to speak up in class than girls?
(a) 10 times
(b) 5 times
(c) 12 times
(d) 2 times

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

5. Who do many of the adolescent girls turn to for support?
(a) Siblings
(b) Parents
(c) Younger girls
(d) Peers

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dr. Pipher describe her cousin Polly as a young girl?

2. What speculation does Pipher make about girls who are raised to be open-minded and curious?

3. What contradiction does Pipher describe in relation to what parents share with their children?

4. According to Dr. Pipher, how are relationships with fathers viewed?

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

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