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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 - 20 (Pages 97 - 130).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the end of school approaches, Elizabeth Frazer plans to go to Maine, Many Nell Fickett plans to go to Ohio, and Betsy Goodman plans to go to Westbury, New York. Why do these exciting summer plans trouble the girls?
(a) Because Mary Nell doesn't want to go with her family to Ohio.
(b) Because Westbury, New York, is a poor and crime-ridden neighborhood.
(c) Because they believe Lisa Shilling will start dating Brian Morris in their absence.
(d) Because they realizes Lisa Shilling will be left without support.

2. Who does Lisa Shilling accuse of trying to steal Brian Morris away from her?
(a) Mary Nell Fickett.
(b) Elizabeth Frazer.
(c) Betsy Goodman.
(d) Tracy Shilling.

3. Why did Lisa Shilling and Betsy Goodman look to Elizabeth Frazer for answers to Lisa's problems?
(a) They believe Elizabeth can contact spirits from beyond the grave.
(b) Because they both knew Elizabeth previously had suffered from mental illness.
(c) Because Elizabeth has access to her father's library of books.
(d) Because they both feel Elizabeth is the smartest person.

4. After Elizabeth Frazer bluntly states that Lisa Shilling needs to be placed in a mental institution, how does Mrs. Shilling (Lisa's mother) respond?
(a) She says she'd like to help but Mr. Shilling has forbidden it.
(b) She tells Elizabeth that Lisa is already on the way to an asylum.
(c) She embraces Elizabeth and thanks her for her concern.
(d) She slaps Elizabeth and tells her to stay away from Lisa.

5. What does Betsy call her affected smile that starts at the left corner of her mouth and then spreads slowly across her whole face?
(a) Gelontology.
(b) The Paul Newman Catcher.
(c) The Joanna Woodward Special.
(d) The Duchenne Smile.

Short Answer Questions

1. The novel begins with a recalled conversation between Lisa Shilling and her parents. Which of Lisa's acquaintances is present for the conversation?

2. When Betsy Goodman finds Mary Nell Fickett and Lisa Shilling in Mr. Milne's classroom, Lisa Shilling is hiding underneath Mr. Milne's desk and doing what?

3. According to the narrator, which major character seems to contribute the most meaningful comments during group therapy sessions?

4. After Lisa Shilling attacks Elizabeth Frazer how does she [Lisa] behave?

5. Lisa Shilling says a specific thing in the movie Raintree Country makes her "'a little nervous'" (p. 70). What is that thing?

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