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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Sybil sleep with her parents anymore?
(a) Out of fear that she will see them having sex.
(b) She feels she is too old to sleep with them.
(c) She is afraid she will be abused.
(d) They have kicked her out of their room.

2. As Dr. Wilbur researches multiple personality disorder, what does she realize?
(a) That Sybil does not have personality disorder.
(b) There are many cases to look at.
(c) There is little research on the subject.
(d) She does not research anything.

3. Towards the end of this section, how does Sybil feel about her choices and quality of life?
(a) Confused not able to function in her own skin.
(b) Aimless, directed by the will of others.
(c) Sad because she feels like her life is limited.
(d) Limited.

4. How does the author think Hattie views sex?
(a) As an appropriate thing for children to see.
(b) She only does it to please her husband.
(c) A torture device for Sybil.
(d) She finds it very pleasurable.

5. According to the author, children not taught about sex do what?
(a) They hate sex.
(b) They develop a fear of sex.
(c) They resent people who engage in sex.
(d) They go on to experiment a lot.

6. What did the author have to research in order to understand the book?
(a) Personality disorders.
(b) Schizophrenia.
(c) Crazy people.
(d) Psychopaths.

7. What is Sybil to the other selves?
(a) Their mother.
(b) A problem.
(c) A troublemaker.
(d) A house.

8. After she gets well, why does Sybil feel rejected?
(a) She does not get a new job.
(b) Her boyfriend broke up with her.
(c) Because Dr. Wilbur has moved away.
(d) Her parents are not being supportive.

9. What does Dr. Wilbur immediately assume about Sybil's life?
(a) She has crazed episodes.
(b) She has amnesiac episodes.
(c) She is not safe around others.
(d) She is unable to control herself.

10. Vanessa and Marcia are _______ of Sybil's id and ego.
(a) Physical manifestations
(b) Unsure.
(c) Unaware.
(d) Distractions to.

11. What is Hattie unable to accept?
(a) Sybil's mental status.
(b) Sybil's attitude.
(c) Her personality.
(d) Her career.

12. What is a good word that describes Sybil during her first meetings with Dr. Wilbur?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Scared.
(c) Open.
(d) Elusive.

13. What horrible things does Hattie do to neighborhood children?
(a) Turns them against their husband.
(b) Cuts their hair.
(c) Takes them out for sweet treats.
(d) Sexually abuses them.

14. Dr. Wilbur is convinced that the multiple personalities are all results of ______________.
(a) Hysteria.
(b) Her father's neglect.
(c) Always abuse.
(d) Crazy people.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sybil remain elusive about?

2. How was the author able to gain access to the files of Dr. Wilbur?

3. When does Sybil return to her own body?

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

5. With whom does Sybil spend a large amount of her childhood?

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