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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. Which character is the youngest major character of the novel?
(a) Betsy Goodman.
(b) Mary Nell Fickett.
(c) Lisa Shilling.
(d) Elizabeth Frazer.

2. When the narrator describes her mother as a "joiner" (p. 31) what does she mean?
(a) She's using a slang word of the 1960s meaning her mother is not very cool.
(b) Her mother constructs articles by joining pieces of wood.
(c) Her mother likes to join various organizations.
(d) Her mother belongs to a social club known as the Joiners.

3. Mr. Bernstein refuses to talk to Mr. Shilling about Lisa Shilling's mental condition because...
(a) He thinks Mr. Shilling will hit him.
(b) He doesn't think it's his place.
(c) He doesn't think Lisa has a problem.
(d) He is afraid of the social ramifications.

4. When Betsy Goodman and Mary Nell Fickett finally tell Lisa Shilling that the know she is mentally ill, Lisa Shilling responds by...
(a) Telling them they are out of line.
(b) Asking how they think they can help.
(c) Attacking them with a knife.
(d) Denying anything is wrong.

5. Why does Brian Morris break up his relationship with Lisa Shilling?
(a) Because Lisa's behavior is erratic and nonsensical.
(b) Because he realizes he's homosexual.
(c) Because he wants to date Mary Nell Fickett.
(d) Because Lisa's family is poor and he wants to date a rich girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lisa Shilling sometimes speaks with what kind of an affected accent?

2. Just after Brian Morris breaks up with her, Lisa Shilling begins to befriend which major character?

3. According to the narrator, who is "the gasp!!!!" (p. 23) of the school?

4. The first person that Mary Nell Fickett confided in about Lisa Shilling's possible mental illness was...

5. The school guidance counselor's name is...

(see the answer key)

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