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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Families - The Root Systems.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What speculation does Pipher make in relation to Jody and other teens being raised in more liberal households?
(a) They may be more likely to seek out drugs and alcohol
(b) They may be more intense
(c) They may be more worried and overwhelmed
(d) They may be more creative and independent

5. Why does Dr. Pipher believe that bright, sensitive girls are more at risk for problems?
(a) They do not see enough realistic female role models
(b) They are exposed to more anti-female writings
(c) They are aware of the conflicting forces in their lives
(d) Women are too highly sexualized

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is not a negative aspect of adolescent girls as described by Dr. Pipher?

3. Why does Dr. Pipher indicate that girls at this age are difficult to study?

4. How does Dr. Pipher describe adolescent girls?

5. How does Dr. Pipher describe Polly's transformation?

(see the answer key)

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