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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Even as adults, according to the author, we still view our mothers as what?
(a) As our dearest friend.
(b) As our greatest critic.
(c) As our safety net.
(d) As our biggest fan.

2. According to Viorst, in what way do we primarily form our self-identity?
(a) Through experimentation with different character traits.
(b) Through imitation of our parents.
(c) By belonging to a wide variety of social groups.
(d) Through imitation of our friends.

3. At the end of Chapter 8, Margaret Mead uses what type of profession in her analogy about accepting what we were born with?
(a) Hunter.
(b) Potter.
(c) Blacksmith.
(d) Teacher.

4. According to Chapter 12, growing up involves giving up what illusion?
(a) That the universe revolves around us.
(b) That friendship is infallible.
(c) That our parents are perfect.
(d) That death is inevitable.

5. There are _______ unanswered questions about the innate differences between the sexes.
(a) Fifty.
(b) Few.
(c) Flimsy.
(d) Many.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when children see their mothers as all good or all bad?

2. What Christmas gift caused Brooke Hayward so much anguish when asked if her little sister could play with it?

3. Which person coined the phrase Cinderella Complex?

4. Which character claimed that, "I am a part of all that I have met."

5. There are what number of friendships that Viorst labels in Chapter 12?

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