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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Then and Now.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following was considered to be unfeminine in Dr. Pipher's community?
(a) Women to have too much education
(b) Women working
(c) Women watching television
(d) Women practicing medicine

2. When does Dr. Pipher indicate that Polly began to become confused and withdrawn?
(a) She withdrew when she entered adolescence
(b) She withdrew after she moved to a new home
(c) She withdrew once she entered school
(d) She withdrew when she started to like boys

3. Which of the following is not one of the types of father-daughter relationships Dr. Pipher describes?
(a) Abusive
(b) Distant
(c) Supportive
(d) Reluctant

4. 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 aware of the conflicting forces in their lives
(c) They are exposed to more anti-female writings
(d) Women are too highly sexualized

5. At what age does Dr. Pipher indicate Cassie is facing the same issues that college girls of the past faced?
(a) 15
(b) 18
(c) 13
(d) 10

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pipher compare the goal of mass media to in relation to parents' goals of helping children stay happy and well adjusted?

2. What do rules in absence of loving relationships inspire according to Dr. Pipher?

3. What does Dr. Pipher believe to be the cause of Monica's mild depression?

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

5. Which of the following was not a suggestion from Dr. Pipher for Heidi to find other ways to express herself?

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