With Friends Like These... by Dorothy Rowe

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

• education.
• friends.
• emotions.
• experiences.

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

• build our conscious and unconscious mind.
• create a view of ourselves from our own explanations.
• make activities seem more interesting.
• test our reactions to conscious and unconscious situations.

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

• are a source of our entertainment.
• defend us against criticism.
• agree with all our opinions.
• confirm our perception of reality.

According to the author, we feel positive emotions when we 

• achieve a goal.
• get something that someone else has.
• feel secure in our selves.
• overcome obstacles to our well-being.

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

• the actions of our friends can destroy our understanding of who we are.
• we are most invalidated by unexpected events. 
• people need to choose their relationships with care.
• life is full of ups and downs.

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

• Being isolated from others leads to a sharper assessment of reality.
• A change in one friend leads to positive change in others.
• Accepting challenges enables most people to feel safe. 
• Self-confidence results in easier acceptance of change. 

According to the author, a true friend is one who

• has known us for a long time.
• stays the same.
• accepts and supports us. 
• never argues with us. 

To validate something is to 

• order its parts.
• question its truth.
• deny its existence.
• confirm its value.

Another word for assess is

• evaluate.
• reject.
• add.
• save.

What does derive mean?

• show ambition.
• take from.
• make fun of.
• present.