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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Being - Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the author adamant about?
(a) The reader should not believe in multiple personality disorders.
(b) Sybil is a liar.
(c) That the reader understand Sybil's story with no fabrication.
(d) Dr. Wilbur is an imposter.

2. Why are questions raised about Sybil's life?
(a) Her life seems boring.
(b) It seems as though Sybil is lying.
(c) Sybil's romantic relationships.
(d) Her life is extremely chaotic.

3. What does Dr Wilbur call some of Sybil's episodes?
(a) A psychological seizure.
(b) Manic episodes.
(c) She does not believe that they exist.
(d) A schizophrenic episode.

4. What are Sybil's three choices proposed by doctor Wilbur?
(a) Try online dating to take her mind of her troubles.
(b) Reconnect with some of her other friends she has not seen in a while.
(c) Teach for another year, return to college, or seek treatment at a hospital.
(d) Go home and make up with her parents.

5. What is one word to describe Sybil's parents?
(a) Conniving.
(b) Paient.
(c) Sweet.
(d) Overprotective.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the author have to research in order to understand the book?

2. For avid readers, what type of book is this?

3. What word most accurately describes Sybil's feelings towards the cohabitant nature of the selves and herself in one body?

4. Which self attempts to run away from Sybil?

5. How did the author gain an understanding of Sybil's disorder?

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