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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Dr. Pipher believe that girls turn to alcohol, drugs, food or self-mutilation?
(a) To numb themselves
(b) To surprise each other
(c) To rebel against authority
(d) To find peace

3. Which type of father is June's?
(a) Supportive
(b) Abusive
(c) Emotionally bankrupt
(d) Distant

4. Which of the following is one of the skills upon which Dr. Pipher focuses?
(a) Explaining relationships
(b) Exacting relationships
(c) Socialization relationships
(d) Defining relationships

5. What type of therapy does Dr. Pipher teach girls?
(a) Responsible
(b) Awakening
(c) Cultural
(d) Defending

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Pipher believe Casey lacks?

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

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

4. What sustains Caroline to allow her to become a strong woman?

5. Why does Kelli use chemicals?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Pipher describe as the most defining characteristics for American women and when do girls feel the most pressure about their appearance?

2. Why does Dr. Pipher believe that Tammy uses self-mutilation?

3. Describe what parts of society have different rules for sexual activity and how this affects girls?

4. Which two factors play a role in demonstrating the difference between normal experimentation among teenagers and an abusive situation that requires intervention?

5. What does sexual assault by a friend or acquaintance be for a young girl and what does it do to her trust?

6. What do the studies about eating disorders report about teens and women?

7. What are the three specific reasons Dr. Pipher lists that adolescents use chemicals?

8. What event during her schooling was embarrassing for Dr. Pipher?

9. What are some of the reasons Dr. Pipher believes that girls who participate in sports are often emotionally healthy?

10. What type of sexual assaults can be particularly traumatic to females?

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