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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character's father maintains a large personal library with valuable reference books?
(a) Lisa Shilling.
(b) Betsy Goodman.
(c) Mary Nell Fickett.
(d) Elizabeth Frazer.

2. The novel is set in what U.S. State?
(a) Georgia.
(b) New Jersey.
(c) New York.
(d) Connecticut.

3. What trait is referred to in the novel as "'Locust Valley Lockjaw'" (p. 30)?
(a) Refusing to eat insects.
(b) Talking without moving your mouth.
(c) Refusing to say something bad about someone.
(d) Refusing to apologize for anything.

4. Lisa Shilling's only sibling is..
(a) Elizabeth, an older sister.
(b) Ben, a younger brother.
(c) Brian, an older brother.
(d) Tracy, a younger sister.

5. The novel begins with a recalled conversation between Lisa Shilling and her parents. Which of Lisa's acquaintances is present for the conversation?
(a) Mary Nell Fickett.
(b) Brian Morris.
(c) Elizabeth Frazer.
(d) Betsy Goodman.

6. Lisa Shilling's conversation with her parents opens the novel. Lisa tries to talk to her parents about something important. Lisa's mother, Mrs. Shilling, responds by doing what?
(a) Asking Lisa's sister and friend if they would like more food.
(b) Listening to Lisa's concerns.
(c) Telling Lisa she can't get married.
(d) Telling Lisa to go talk to her father.

7. Which character is described by the narrator as a "quiet, distinguished-looking man about sixty who has real style...[he] can talk with you and make you feel instantly at home" (p. 30)?
(a) Mr. Shilling.
(b) Mr. Bernstein.
(c) Mr. Frazer.
(d) Rev. Fickett.

8. The narrator states that adults prevent anyone from "get[ting] to the truth" (p. 27) because they are...
(a) Unable to comprehend the truth.
(b) Evil and don't want to let anyone know the truth.
(c) Afraid to admit they have failed.
(d) Trying to shield their children from unpleasant things.

9. Lisa Shilling's conversation with her parents opens the novel. After that conversation what does Lisa do?
(a) Goes shopping with her friends.
(b) Lays on her bead and smashes her head against the headboard.
(c) Goes to school and flunks her English test.
(d) Moves out of the house to live with her boyfriend.

10. After Lisa Shilling's self-mutilation episode at school, Jeremy Bernstein diagnoses Lisa's condition as...
(a) Psychosis.
(b) Paranoia.
(c) Schizophrenia.
(d) Tension.

11. Lisa Shilling's conversation with her parents opens the novel. What does Lisa tell her parents during this conversation?
(a) That she is engaged to Brian Morris.
(b) That she is dropping out of high school.
(c) That she is failing algebra.
(d) That she thinks she's going crazy.

12. What is the profession of Betsy Goodman's father ?
(a) He's a reverend.
(b) He's an insurance salesman.
(c) He's a psychiatrist.
(d) He's a school guidance counselor.

13. When Lisa Shilling first tells her father that she thinks she might be going crazy, he tells her...
(a) That she should visit with a psychiatrist.
(b) That Shillings don't go crazy.
(c) That she's seen too many movies.
(d) That she should drink more coffee.

14. Betsy Goodman asks Jeremy Bernstein about Lisa Shilling's mental illness. Bernstein responds by...
(a) Saying Betsy won't be able to help but offering to lend Betsy some books.
(b) Suggesting Betsy is doing more harm than good.
(c) Telling Betsy to focus on her schoolwork and leave Lisa alone.
(d) Saying he will take over Lisa's therapy.

15. The narrator states that Lisa Shilling's oldest friend is...
(a) Elizabeth Frazer.
(b) Mary Nell Fickett.
(c) Betsy Goodman.
(d) Shirley MacLaine.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the narrator, Jeremy Bernstein's primary job function is...

2. The narrator describes which major character as fulfilling the role of school princess (that is, regal, cool, far off, blonde, and slim)?

3. Which character is described by the narrator as looking "like Shelley Winters playing a roadhouse pick-up...stretch-pants two sizes too small, preshrunk sweaters with classic midriff bulge, a fur coat slung over her shoulders, and a scarf hiding the curlers in her hair" (p. 29)?

4. Betsy Goodman says her father calls "choosing what you want to hear and concentrating only on that" (p. 18) by the phrase...

5. Betsy Goodman believes that as an adult she will be great at being...

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