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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 Dr. Pipher families raise their daughters to be whole, but the media reduces them to which of the following?
(a) Nothings
(b) Sexual beings
(c) Bodies
(d) Objects

2. Which of the following terms does Dr. Pipher use to describe pregnancy in the 1950s?
(a) Respected
(b) Hidden
(c) Embarrassing
(d) Surprising

3. In Cassie's world what is all-powerful?
(a) Money
(b) Sex
(c) Greed
(d) Media

4. How many major sexual issues does Dr. Pipher say are facing girls in the 1990s?
(a) 3
(b) 2
(c) 4
(d) 1

5. Which of the following was not a suggestion from Dr. Pipher for Heidi to find other ways to express herself?
(a) She could listen to music
(b) She could learn effective relaxation techniques
(c) She could journal
(d) She could meditate

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was considered to be unfeminine in Dr. Pipher's community?

2. How do highly gifted girls react to world events?

3. What do Monica's parents stress to her?

4. What causes the boys at school to make inappropriate comments to Margaret?

5. What does Margaret tell Dr. Pipher she will never let rule her life again?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Which type of girls who use alcohol most concern Dr. Pipher?

3. What is altruism and how does it help the girls according to Dr. Pipher?

4. According to Dr. Pipher what are parents afraid of and what does it cause them to do?

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

6. In what way does Dr. Pipher describe depression and self-mutilation?

7. What type of girl does Dr. Pipher describe as the type that tends to fare better during adolescence?

8. Describe Monica's parents and how they feel about their daughter.

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

10. What portion of sexual education does Dr. Pipher believe is missing for young girls?

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