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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Even with all of the information available about sexual encounters, what does Dr. Pipher say is still missing?

2. Which of the following is not a reason that teens use drugs and alcohol?

3. Strong girls according to Dr. Pipher already are able to do what?

4. At what age does Dr. Pipher indicate Cassie is facing the same issues that college girls of the past faced?

5. Which type of assault listed can be especially traumatic?

Short Essay Questions

1. How and why does Dr. Pipher describe the problems that highly gifted children experience?

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

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

4. What female leaders does Dr. Pipher refer to as being isolated in adolescence and what did they all refuse to do?

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

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

7. Describe Tracy's parents and the reasons Dr. Pipher believes Tracy is using alcohol?

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

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

10. Describe the community in which Dr. Pipher grew up during the 1950s.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay explaining why it is difficult to reason with young girls. What factors play into this issue? Do you agree with Dr. Pipher's analysis? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the different types of mother and daughter relationships described by Dr. Pipher and the outcomes of each type of relationship. Provide a personal example of each type of relationship.

Essay Topic 3

What role does the media play in the upbringing of young girls? What are examples of the media's roles? Do you believe these are good roles or poor roles? Why?

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