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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Families - The Root Systems.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does not describe Cayenne as a young girl?
(a) Ambitious
(b) Feisty
(c) Self-conscious
(d) Enthusiastic

2. How does Dr. Pipher describe her cousin Polly as a young girl?
(a) She is withdrawn
(b) She is very into makeup
(c) She is ladylike
(d) She is a Tomboy

3. What makes it difficult to reason with young girls?
(a) Their immaturity
(b) Their cognitive development
(c) Their imaginary audience syndrome
(d) Their emotional nature

4. Which comparison best describes the concept of young girls suppressing their true selves and trying to constantly please others?
(a) Fish hiding from predators
(b) Flood waters continuing to rise
(c) Oil and water
(d) Saplings in a hurricane

5. What is the overshadowing problem concerning Franchesca?
(a) Sexual promiscuity
(b) Lack of parental affect
(c) Adoption
(d) Drugs and alcohol

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dr. Pipher describe deep structure?

2. What do the dreams of being paralyzed or being stuck in quicksand represent according to Pipher?

3. What choice does Alice Miller indicate young children have to make?

4. What is the second dimension according to Pipher?

5. Why does Dr. Pipher believe that bright, sensitive girls are more at risk for problems?

(see the answer key)

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