1.

According to the author, our interpretation of the world is shaped by

a) experiences. b) education.

c) emotions. d) friends.

2. When the author uses the word "constructions", she is referring to our brain's ability to...

a) test our reactions to conscious and unconscious situations.

b) create a view of ourselves from our own explanations.

c) make activities seem more interesting.

d) build our conscious and unconscious mind.

3. A key idea of the text is that friends are important because they...

a) agree with all our opinions. b) defend us against criticism.

c) confirm our perception of reality. d) are a source of our entertainment.

4. According to the author, we feel positive emotions when we

a) overcome obstacles to our well-being. b) get something that someone else has.

c) achieve a goal. d) feel secure in ourselves.

5. The incident of the husband stealing his wife's savings supports the author’s point that

a) the actions of our friends can destroy our understanding of who we are.

b) we are most invalidated by unexpected events.

c) life is full of ups and downs.

d) people need to choose their relationships with care.

6. Which is a valid cause-and-effect relationship based on details in the text?

a) Accepting challenges enables most people to feel safe.

b) A change in one friend leads to positive change in others.

c) Self-confidence results in easier acceptance of change.

d) Being isolated from others leads to a sharper assessment of reality.

7. According to the author, a true friend is one who

a) stays the same. b) accepts and supports us.

c) never argues with us. d) has known us for a long time.

10. What does the word derive mean?

a) take from. b) make fun of.

c) present. d) show ambition.

11. What does the word reluctant mean?

a) hesitant b) save

c) reject d) negative

12. What does the word validate mean?

a) worried b) value the truth

c) evaluate d) guess
13. What does the word assess mean?

a) to evaluate b) reluctant

c) derive d) worried

14. If he studies more, he ______________ better grades.

a) got b) will get

c) would get c) would have got

15. They _____________ early if they had left home on time.

a) would arrive b) arrived

c) would have arrived d) arrive