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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Lynn feel about all the different personalities?
(a) She liked some of them and resented the others.
(b) She viewed them as individuals and was fond of them.
(c) She felt as if she didn't have time to deal with them all.
(d) She was overwhelmed by the number of them.

2. What were Jo's early memories of her mother like?
(a) Her mother was filled with love and security.
(b) She had no early memories of her mother.
(c) Her mother hated her.
(d) Her mother was evil and scary.

3. How did Renee feel about Lynn's time with the other personalities?
(a) She resented the time spent with the other personalities.
(b) She thought it was wise.
(c) She thought it was a waste of time.
(d) She felt that Lynn was being inconsistent.

4. What was Jo's main goal for therapy?
(a) She had an eating disorder she wanted to get rid of.
(b) She wanted to stop smoking.
(c) No amnesia.
(d) To learn to get along with other people.

5. How did the personalities react to the timeline project?
(a) They didn't want to do the work.
(b) Thinking about the past upset them.
(c) They reluctantly agreed to do it.
(d) They seemed willing to help.

6. What does John Frances think about the disorder?
(a) She thinks it doesn't exist.
(b) She doesn't care as long as she feels safe and loved.
(c) She freely admits to the diagnosis.
(d) She won't even listen to the possibility be because she thinks that it is betraying her mother if she accepts the diagnosis.

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

8. What did Joan think about her thoughts of jumping out the window?
(a) She thought it would show Keith how much she needed him.
(b) She thought there were better ways to die.
(c) She was horrified and was scared to be alone.
(d) She thought it was common.

9. How do Lynn's colleagues feel about her case?
(a) They help her any way they can.
(b) They do not support her.
(c) They are intrigued but stand their distance.
(d) They think she is crazy herself.

10. Whom did Lynn decide to consult with regarding Joan's case?
(a) Sybil's Doctor.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her colleagues.
(d) Her husband.

11. What happened to Joan's childhood records?
(a) They were destroyed in a fire.
(b) Her mother said they were lost in the mail and they didn't have copies.
(c) Nothing. Her mother sent them to her without problems.
(d) They couldn't find them.

12. What did Larry do to Jo before having sex with her?
(a) He took her on vacation.
(b) He hypnotized her.
(c) He drugged her.
(d) He made her a nice meal.

13. What is Jo's character like?
(a) Serious.
(b) She wouldn't talk.
(c) Flirty.
(d) Angry.

14. What did Jo look like after vacation?
(a) Vibrant and excitable.
(b) She looked drugged.
(c) Worn and wan.
(d) Tan and elegant.

15. What does Steve think about her disorder?
(a) He is skeptical that it's a real disorder.
(b) He thinks it's fascinating and wants to learn more about it.
(c) He thinks it doesn't exist.
(d) He thinks Lynn is completely correct in her assessment of the disorder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Joan tell the therapist about during their first session?

2. Where did Joan's father live when he was growing up?

3. What did Jo's mother tell her about Larry?

4. What did Joan think about therapists?

5. What is Joan Frances' character like?

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