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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 - 10 (Pages 33 - 60).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the profession of Betsy Goodman's father ?
(a) He's a reverend.
(b) He's a school guidance counselor.
(c) He's a psychiatrist.
(d) He's an insurance salesman.

2. The novel begins with a recalled conversation between Lisa Shilling and her parents. Which of Lisa's acquaintances is present for the conversation?
(a) Brian Morris.
(b) Betsy Goodman.
(c) Mary Nell Fickett.
(d) Elizabeth Frazer.

3. Lisa Shilling sometimes speaks with what kind of an affected accent?
(a) English.
(b) Australian.
(c) French.
(d) Spanish.

4. Mary Nell Fickett's approach to helping Lisa Shilling initially consists of...
(a) Trying to hypnotize Lisa.
(b) Trying to match Lisa's symptoms to a psychological diagnosis.
(c) Using Rorschach ink blot analysis techniques.
(d) Paying for Lisa to receive electro-shock therapy.

5. As Lisa Shilling's mental condition continues to deteriorate, how do her classmates respond?
(a) They make fun of her.
(b) They tease her little sister about it.
(c) They generally avoid her.
(d) They generally are cruel to her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character's father maintains a large personal library with valuable reference books?

2. Betsy Goodman believes that as an adult she will be great at being...

3. Betsy Goodman states that she is...

4. How does Mrs. Shilling respond when Mary Nell Fickett tries to tell her that Lisa Shilling has a mental illness that needs treatment?

5. Mary Nell Fickett and Betsy Goodman compile a list of psychological conditions including paranoia, schizophrenia, split-personality, and paranoia. To whom do they think this list applies?

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