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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, Drugs and Alcohol - If Ophelia Were Alive Today.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Fish hiding from predators
(c) Oil and water
(d) Flood waters continuing to rise

2. Which of the following is not a negative aspect of adolescent girls as described by Dr. Pipher?
(a) Unhappy in their own bodies
(b) Math and science scores decrease
(c) Become less curious
(d) Reading skills decrease

3. What percent of children with alcoholic parents will become alcoholics themselves?
(a) 40
(b) 50
(c) 20
(d) 30

4. Which of the following themes does not appear to be rooted in cultural ideals rather than personality development according to Dr. Pipher?
(a) Preoccupation with weight
(b) Fear of rejection
(c) Parental relationships
(d) Need for perfection

5. What choice does Alice Miller indicate young children have to make?
(a) Be authentic or hateful
(b) Be honest or loved
(c) Be authentic or deceitful
(d) Be honest or dishonest

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Pipher believe drives girls to self-mutilate?

2. What is the first dimension according to Pipher?

3. According to Dr. Pipher, how are relationships with mothers viewed?

4. What does Dr. Pipher list as the defining characteristic for American women?

5. Why does Fay bring her daughter into therapy?

(see the answer key)

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