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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Prior to the meeting with Willard, what was Dr. Wilbur concerned about Sybil's personalities' stories?
(a) They were fabricated stories.
(b) There were two many personalities.
(c) The stories were not detailed enough.
(d) the stories were too detailed.

2. What has really kept Sybil healthy?
(a) Her creative mind.
(b) Her multiple personalities.
(c) Her relationships with men.
(d) Her time with Dr. Wilbur.

3. How is the epilogue composed?
(a) It was written by Dr. Wilbur.
(b) The epilogue was written by Sybil.
(c) Made up of several excerpts of Sybil's letters.
(d) Made up of Dr. Wilbur's notes.

4. What does the integration of the selves allow Sybil?
(a) It gives her little relief.
(b) Sybil to keep the selves with her always.
(c) Sybil will have to live an unpleasant life.
(d) Sybil can live life the way she has always dreamed.

5. What two selves do not hide their dislike for Sybil?
(a) Vanessa and Nancy.
(b) Marcia and Mary.
(c) Sid and Mike.
(d) Nancy and Clara.

Short Answer Questions

1. By this point in the book, how many personalities has Dr. Wilbur met?

2. Who stops Sybil's suicide attempt?

3. What are the selves frightened of?

4. What does Dr. Wilbur see Willard's payment of Sybil's living expenses as?

5. Where does Sybil almost drown?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sybil's dream about kittens startle her?

2. What makes Marcia break down and cry?

3. How does Dr. Wilbur finally create a calm environment for Sybil to meet the other selves?

4. What does Dr. Wilbur feel about meeting Sybil's father?

5. Why does Sybil cease to have a normal childhood?

6. What are Sybil's multiple personalities for her? To other people they may not seem normal.

7. Some personalities feel that Sybil does not deserve to live. What theme is presented in the descent of these personalities?

8. By the time that Dr. Wilbur has met many of the selves, Sybil has met none of them. Why is Sybil so reluctant to meet the other selves?

9. Why do the boy personalities have such difficulty accepting they are a part of Sybil?

10. What does Willard Dorsett finally admit to Dr. Wilbur and Sybil?

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