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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Fathers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What speculation does Pipher make about girls who are raised to be open-minded and curious?
(a) They may be faced with too many choices
(b) They may be unsure of themselves
(c) They may be overwhelmed by the turmoil of adolescence
(d) They may be struggle more than others to find themselves

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

3. 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

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

5. At what ages would Freud consider the latency period for girls?
(a) About 8 - puberty
(b) About 10- puberty
(c) About 3 - puberty
(d) About 6 - puberty

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dr. Pipher define imaginary audience syndrome?

2. Which of the following finishes the following conflicting messages: Girls should be independent but _____________.

3. What does Dr. Pipher define the change to traditional teasing in today's modern society?

4. What speculation does Pipher make in relation to Jody and other teens being raised in more liberal households?

5. Who or what does Pipher hold responsible for the split between child and adult during adolescence?

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