Discovering Life Skills ©2010

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Practice Quizzes

1
What is a nuclear family?
A)A family that temporarily takes care of a child or children
B)A family formed when two people marry and at least one has a child from a previous marriage
C)A family that includes two parents and at least one child
D)A family that includes one parent and at least one child
2
What is not a positive family characteristic?
A)That family members support one another
B)That family members do not waste time laughing and playing together
C)That family members trust one another
D)That family members share responsibilities
3
What is a positive activity a family can do together at home?
A)Have meals together as a family.
B)Go on a family vacation.
C)If you are having problems, have a family meeting to figure out who is to blame.
D)Spend time alone, reading and listening to music.
4
How can you show your siblings that you love them?
A)Tease them.
B)Never share with them, as that can cause conflict.
C)Do not give them compliments because they already know how you feel.
D)Respect their rights as family members.
5
What is not a way you can show responsibility away from home?
A)If you are going to be late, call home and let someone know.
B)If something bad happens, do not tell your parents because that will just stress them out.
C)Respect your teachers, coaches, and other students.
D)Avoid drugs and alcohol.
6
What is the beginning stage of the family life cycle?
A)The stage when the first child is born
B)The stage when children grow up and leave home
C)The stage when a couple is newly married
D)The stage when you go on your first date
7
What is the stage during which children grow more independent and leave home?
A)The beginning stage
B)The parenting stage
C)The senior stage
D)The launching stage
8
What is one reason that divorce can be difficult?
A)It means parents do not love their child or children as much as they used to.
B)It means one parent will never see his or her child or children again.
C)It is most likely the child's or children's fault.
D)It is a big change, and it can often be hard for a child or children to understand.
9
What is a disability?
A)A condition that means a person can no longer leave the house
B)A physical, mental, or emotional condition
C)A condition that means a person is not as smart as others
D)The flu or the common cold
10
Which is not a positive way to accept change?
A)Ignore it until it goes away.
B)Talk to your friends and family.
C)Look for the positive.
D)Plan ahead.
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