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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What job did Jo have in September 1981?
(a) She worked in the mental health clinic.
(b) She taught a class of "underachievers" in a great high school.
(c) She worked in the school library.
(d) She was a secretary.

2. What happened between Jo's parents when she was in high school?
(a) They divorced.
(b) They both became very ill.
(c) They renewed their wedding vows.
(d) They separated.

3. What unusual feeling did Jo have for Steve after talking with Lynn when she ran away?
(a) Hate.
(b) Dissatisfaction .
(c) Empathy.
(d) Lust.

4. What did Joan tell the therapist about during their first session?
(a) She talked about her relationship with her father and told the story of his death.
(b) She talked about her relationship with her mother, focusing on her early childhood.
(c) She talked about her marriage.
(d) She talked about her relationship with her sister.

5. What did Jo's mother tell her about Larry?
(a) He had been in the mental ward of the hospital.
(b) He was married.
(c) He was trying to get in touch with Jo.
(d) She said he was a wonderful teacher.

6. How did Joan feel about Lynn?
(a) She saw her as a sister figure.
(b) She was drawn to her romantically.
(c) She didn't trust her, but figured she'd give Lynn a second chance.
(d) She looked forward to seeing her again.

7. What happened when Isis tried to get Ms. Maloney's attention?
(a) She ended up with a new lover.
(b) She made everyone laugh at her.
(c) Nothing. Ms. Maloney never even noticed her.
(d) She hurt herself.

8. To everyone's surprise, how did Steve find their move to the house?
(a) It was no problem for him.
(b) Stressful.
(c) He hated it.
(d) Simple.

9. How did Joan prepare for her meeting with Lynn?
(a) She rehearsed a speech regarding her situation.
(b) She brought all her journals and records from the previous month.
(c) She didn't prepare, but decided to just wing it.
(d) She dressed very carefully.

10. What did Lynn do after Christmas when Jo called and said she loved her?
(a) She invited Jo to her house.
(b) She thanked her then hung up.
(c) She told Jo she was out of town.
(d) She told Jo that it wasn't proper in a therapist/client relationship.

11. What was Joan's marital situation at the beginning of the book?
(a) She was recently divorced.
(b) Her husband wanted a separation.
(c) She was happily married.
(d) She had been married several times.

12. How did Jo react when she finally acknowledged that Lynn truly loved her?
(a) She had many questions about love.
(b) She was finally at peace.
(c) The thought terrified her, and she lashed out.
(d) She didn't trust it so she ran away.

13. Where did Joan work?
(a) She was a school counselor in a college preparatory school.
(b) She didn't have a job.
(c) She worked at the University of Chicago as a secretary.
(d) She worked at the University of Chicago's library.

14. What began happening to some of the personalities such as Robin and Reagan?
(a) They began to disappear since they were no longer needed.
(b) They became jealous of the other personalities.
(c) They became angry at Lynn.
(d) They became angry at Jo.

15. How did Jo react when Lynn suggested that she listen to the tapes of the therapy sessions?
(a) The idea of listening to herself scared her.
(b) She didn't want to listen to the tapes.
(c) She thought it was a wonderful idea.
(d) She destroyed the tapes.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the session after the fundraiser, Renee commented that someone really messed up. Who was it?

2. What happened physically to Joan every time she had a session with Lynn?

3. What is unique about Joan's memories?

4. Who rescues Renee when she gets in over her head?

5. What is Joan Frances' character like?

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