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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Margaret struggle to overcome in Chapter 42?

2. According to Robert Freedman’s research in Chapter 37, what nutrient may prevent schizophrenia?

3. Matt’s conversation is a blend of what two things, as explained in Chapter 40?

4. What is necessary for Lindsay’s healing process, as explained in Chapter 44?

5. What career path Kate does want to follow, as explained in Chapter 45?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to the author in Chapter 43, what has not changed regarding schizophrenia? What has changed?

2. How have the older boys changed over time, as explained in Chapter 28? What has caused these changes?

3. What memory does Margaret have about her mother in Chapter 42? What does she think of this memory?

4. What is the problem presented by neuroleptic drugs, as discussed in Chapter 40?

5. What does the reader learn in Chapter 27 about how drug treatments for schizophrenia have changed over time?

6. What decision does Margaret make in Chapter 25? How do others in her life feel about this decision?

7. What does Robert Freedman discover about the Galvins in Chapter 32?

8. What happens when Lindsay confronts her mother about Jim in Chapter 26?

9. Why is Lynn DeLisi’s research shut down in Chapter 33?

10. What is CHRNA7? What possible treatment does it inspire, as explained in Chapter 37?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The members of the Galvin family all highlight the idea the past is never truly past. Choose three individuals and explain how each illustrates this idea, using textual evidence to support your claims.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the individuals of Robert Freedman, Lynn DeLisi, and David Rosenthal. How does each contribute to the modern understanding of schizophrenia?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of the book, Hidden Valley Road. How does the title reflect the Galvin family? How does the title reflect the book’s themes? How does the title’s meaning change over the course of the book?

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