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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, A Fence at the Top of the Hill.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which comparison best describes the concept of young girls suppressing their true selves and trying to constantly please others?
(a) Oil and water
(b) Flood waters continuing to rise
(c) Fish hiding from predators
(d) Saplings in a hurricane

2. Who or what does Pipher hold responsible for the split between child and adult during adolescence?
(a) Parents
(b) Hormones
(c) Culture
(d) Males

3. Why does Dr. Pipher believe that Jessica continues to rebel even more?
(a) Too much independence
(b) Parental smothering
(c) Her mother understands her behavior
(d) Sexual harassment

4. What does Dr. Pipher teacher her patients in order to help them better express and reassure themselves?
(a) Emotional skills
(b) Coping skills
(c) Reliant skills
(d) Social skills

5. Why does Dr. Pipher indicate that girls at this age are difficult to study?
(a) They have secretive natures
(b) They have mood swings
(c) They have too many obstacles
(d) They have unpredictable behavior

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following was not used to describe the values of yesterday described in this chapter?

3. What school activities do many girls participate in which often makes them emotionally healthy?

4. What does Dr. Pipher note about many female leaders?

5. Which of the following is a technique in which girls reflect on their past or future when they are having a bad day?

(see the answer key)

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