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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, What I've Learned From Listening.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Dr. Pipher believe that bright, sensitive girls are more at risk for problems?
(a) Women are too highly sexualized
(b) They are exposed to more anti-female writings
(c) They do not see enough realistic female role models
(d) They are aware of the conflicting forces in their lives

2. What speculation does Pipher make about girls who are raised to be open-minded and curious?
(a) They may be faced with too many choices
(b) They may be overwhelmed by the turmoil of adolescence
(c) They may be unsure of themselves
(d) They may be struggle more than others to find themselves

3. What do Monica's parents stress to her?
(a) They stress that character is more important than appearance
(b) They stress that her peers do not judge her based on her appearance
(c) They stress that her peers will learn to better appreciate her character
(d) They stress that appearance is more important than character

4. What does Dr. Pipher show girls they are able to cope with?
(a) Uncertainity
(b) Pain
(c) Assault
(d) Resignation

5. Why does Dr. Pipher indicate that girls at this age are difficult to study?
(a) They have mood swings
(b) They have secretive natures
(c) They have too many obstacles
(d) They have unpredictable behavior

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do many of the adolescent girls turn to for support?

2. Which of the following professions is not at high risk for developing bulimia?

3. What percentage of families fits the traditional dynamic according to Pipher?

4. What does Dr. Pipher list as the defining characteristic for American women?

5. Which of the following is not an accurate description of how divorce makes adolescents feel?

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