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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Dr. Pipher describe Polly's transformation?
(a) Natural development to forced development
(b) Masculine to feminine
(c) From submissive follower to force of nature
(d) From force of nature to submissive follower

2. How does Dr. Pipher define imaginary audience syndrome?
(a) Thinking people are always scrutinizing your every move
(b) Acting as if you are on a stage all the time
(c) Emotional over-reactions to situations
(d) Instead of living, acting as if you are performing life

3. How does Dr. Pipher describe her cousin Polly as a young girl?
(a) She is very into makeup
(b) She is ladylike
(c) She is a Tomboy
(d) She is withdrawn

4. What type of student is Whitney?
(a) Good
(b) Poor
(c) Fair
(d) Gifted

5. Which comparison best describes the concept of young girls suppressing their true selves and trying to constantly please others?
(a) Saplings in a hurricane
(b) Flood waters continuing to rise
(c) Oil and water
(d) Fish hiding from predators

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the second dimension according to Pipher?

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

3. What do the dreams of being paralyzed or being stuck in quicksand represent according to Pipher?

4. How much more likely are boys to speak up in class than girls?

5. Which of the following themes does not appear to be rooted in cultural ideals rather than personality development according to Dr. Pipher?

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