Dating Violence Quiz

How Much Do You Know About Dating Violence?

Take this Quiz and find out!

1.

What kind of behavior could be considered a sign of relationship abuse?

a. Your partner takes a nap while you're talking to him or her about something important.

b. Your partner tells you that you're fat and ugly.

c. Your partner lets you know that he/she doesn't like it when you "flirt" with other people.

d. You're a vegetarian, and your partner makes you eat at a restaurant with no veggie menu.

2.

What's a good way to help a friend who's in an abusive relationship?

a. Offer to beat up your friend's partner.

b. Offer to burn down your friend's partner's house.

c. Listen when your friend wants to talk about the relationship.

d. Remind your friend that he/she is beautiful, smart, and fun to be around.

3.

True love is...

a. Never having to say, "I'm sorry."

b. Feeling that your partner's needs are just as important as your own.

c. When your partner is jealous and possessive--that's how you know he/she loves you.

d. When you and your partner love spending all your time together.

4.

Why do people abuse their partners?

a. Because the abuser drinks too much and can't control him/herself when drunk.

b. Because the partner makes the abuser so angry.

c. Because the abuse is trying to control the partner.

d. Because they don't have much money and this causes stress in the relationship.

5.

Which of the following behaviors could be considered a sign of dating violence?

a. You and your partner are having an argument in the car, and your partner keeps swerving into the oncoming lane until you agree.

b. When you try to end the relationship, your partner says he/she can't live without you and threatens suicide.

c. You have an argument about what to do on a Friday night, so you decide to spend the evening alone and don't speak until the next day.

d. After you go out on a Friday night with your friends, your partner falsely accuses you of cheating.

6.

Which of the following may be a reason a person would have a difficult time leaving an abusive relationship?

a. The victim likes the abuse -- because he/she likes drama.

b. The victim still loves his/her partner.

c. The victim feels obligated to help his/her partner change there bad habits.

d. The victim has been lying to you, and the abuse isn't really happening.

7.

Which of the following is an important part of a healthy, loving relationship?

a. Spending all your time together.

b. Valuing each other's opinions and ideas.

c. Having a partner spend a lot of money on you.

d. Your partner is totally hot.

8.

How do you keep safe in a dating relationship?

a. Communicate with your partner about your expectations.

b. Carry a gun.

c. Just don't date--it's the only way to stay safe.

d. Get to know yourself and your beliefs before jumping into relationships.

Answers

 

answers:

1. a, b, c & d

2. c & d

3. b

4. c

5. a, b & d

6. b & c

7. b

8. a & d