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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 skills does Dr. Pipher stress girls, in particular, need to be encouraged to do?
(a) Celebrate their successes
(b) Persevere
(c) Rethink perfectionist beliefs
(d) Think logically

2. When Hamlet rejects Ophelia for being obedient to her father what happens to her?
(a) She goes insane
(b) She leaves by running away
(c) She immediately drowns
(d) She reverts to her pre-adolescence personality

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) Parental relationships
(d) Preoccupation with weight

4. Which of the following best describes how Dr. Pipher feels about Western civilization and mothers?
(a) Fathers put too much pressure for child rearing on the mother
(b) Realistic and appropriate expectations are placed on mothers
(c) They may have unrealistic expectations placed on mothers
(d) They may have believe that others need to be held more responsible for their children

5. Which of the following is the best definition for the term androgynous?
(a) Stereotypically developing
(b) Post-pubescent
(c) Pre-pubescent
(d) Neither masculine nor feminine

Short Answer Questions

1. Which comparison best describes the concept of young girls suppressing their true selves and trying to constantly please others?

2. Which of the following descriptors can be used to describe the emotions of an adolescent girl?

3. Daughters are expected to love their mothers, but not to do which of the following?

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

5. What is the first dimension according to Pipher?

(see the answer key)

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