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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. What are girls unprepared for that results from having sex too soon?

2. What is it a sign of when girls hurt themselves externally?

3. What does Monica believe that her peers' ideas about appearance and popularity are?

4. What sustains Caroline to allow her to become a strong woman?

5. In what way does Dr. Pipher conclude Danielle is using chemicals?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What type of sexual assaults can be particularly traumatic to females?

5. What does Dr. Pipher list as the two reasons that girls feel pressure about their appearance during the adolescent years?

6. In the case studies described in this chapter, what are the three reasons that the girls grow up to be strong adults?

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

8. Describe what Dr. Pipher believes to be true about the Hollywood model of sexual behavior?

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

10. What are some of the reasons Dr. Pipher believes that girls who participate in sports are often emotionally healthy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the differences between experimentation with drugs and alcohol and abuse. What factors need to be considered? In what way is abuse detrimental?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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