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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 - 15 (Pages 60 - 96).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Mary Nell Fickett's approach to helping Lisa Shilling initially consists of...
(a) Using Rorschach ink blot analysis techniques.
(b) Paying for Lisa to receive electro-shock therapy.
(c) Trying to hypnotize Lisa.
(d) Trying to match Lisa's symptoms to a psychological diagnosis.

3. 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.

4. Which major character says "'No matter what you decide to do, I won't be able to help you very much'" (p. 48)?
(a) Betsy Goodman.
(b) Lisa Shilling.
(c) Elizabeth Frazer.
(d) Mary Nell Fickett.

5. Betsy Goodman says her father calls "choosing what you want to hear and concentrating only on that" (p. 18) by the phrase...
(a) Selective inattention.
(b) Living in your own world.
(c) A blind spot.
(d) Wishful thinking.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mary Nell Fickett talks to her father about Lisa Shilling, how does her father respond?

2. Lisa Shilling's only sibling is..

3. During one early group therapy session, why does Mary Nell Fickett get angry with Elizabeth Frazer?

4. Which major character says "'You're right about Lisa. You can't even begin to imagine how sick she is. But if you're going to sign up here, you have to expect a lot of rough play'" (p. 58)?

5. The narrator states that adults prevent anyone from "get[ting] to the truth" (p. 27) because they are...

(see the answer key)

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