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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which type of assault listed can be especially traumatic?
(a) One that is committed by a family member
(b) One that is short in nature
(c) Those that are less violent
(d) One that is committed by a stranger

2. What does Dr. Pipher encourage Penelope to do when she handles frustration in a positive way?
(a) She should record each time
(b) She should tell her parents
(c) She should reward herself with a tangible treat
(d) She should email Dr. Pipher with the news

3. Strong girls according to Dr. Pipher already are able to do what?
(a) They can value themselves
(b) They can examine their own thoughts
(c) They can problem solve
(d) They can find their purpose in life

4. From what condition does Cindy suffer?
(a) Drug abuse
(b) Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
(c) Muscular Dystrophy
(d) Attention Deficit Disorder

5. Which of the following professions is not at high risk for developing bulimia?
(a) Dancers
(b) Models
(c) Teachers
(d) Gymnasts

6. According to Cassie, at what grade are students shunned and labeled a geek if they are not drinking?
(a) 8th
(b) 9th
(c) 11th
(d) 5th

7. How do highly gifted girls react to world events?
(a) They react by cutting themselves
(b) They react with emotional maturity
(c) They react with the intensity of a child
(d) They react by acting out in inappropriate ways

8. Which of the following terms does not describe Tracy?
(a) Angry
(b) Independent
(c) Miserable
(d) Rebellious

9. What does Heidi describe that occurs at weekly weigh-ins at her gymnastic club?
(a) The girls spend time vomiting
(b) The girls spend time counting ribs
(c) The girls spend time anorexic parties
(d) The girls spend time relaxation techniques

10. At what age did Dr. Pipher see her first television show?
(a) 3
(b) 10
(c) 6
(d) 8

11. How did families of Dr. Pipher's time handle their troubles?
(a) Alone
(b) With counselors
(c) With the church
(d) They ignored them

12. Which type of girl is usually a perfectionist?
(a) Bulimics
(b) Type A personalities
(c) Anorexics
(d) Alcoholics

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

14. How do girls who participate in sports often see their bodies?
(a) They see their bodies as uncooperative
(b) They see their bodies as different
(c) They see their bodies as functional
(d) They see their bodies as decorative

15. In what way does Dr. Pipher conclude Danielle is using chemicals?
(a) Unhappy way
(b) Pressured way
(c) Addicted way
(d) Experimental way

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not one of the three things that Dr. Pipher believes human beings can do?

2. What career was Dr. Pipher pushed toward by her teachers in school?

3. What does Gail do to harm herself?

4. What percent of children with alcoholic parents will become alcoholics themselves?

5. Self-mutilation is often used by girls to do which of the following?

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