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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 - 10 (Pages 33 - 60).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who first decides to try and help Lisa Shilling?
(a) Elizabeth Frazer.
(b) Mary Nell Fickett.
(c) Betsy Goodman.
(d) Tracy Shilling.

3. What sport does Brian Morris play?
(a) Football.
(b) Hockey.
(c) Rugby.
(d) Lacrosse.

4. How does Mrs. Shilling respond when Mary Nell Fickett tries to tell her that Lisa Shilling has a mental illness that needs treatment?
(a) She slaps Mary Nell and calls the police.
(b) She refuses to listen and tells Mary Nell to go away.
(c) She immediately calls a mental hospital.
(d) She laughs and says she already knows.

5. Whom does the narrator describe as being enthusiastic but not very practical?
(a) Mr. Shilling.
(b) Rev. Fickett.
(c) Mr. Frazer.
(d) Mr. Bernstein.

Short Answer Questions

1. Betsy Goodman is most-fascinated with which actor/actress?

2. What trait is referred to in the novel as "'Locust Valley Lockjaw'" (p. 30)?

3. Which character's father maintains a large personal library with valuable reference books?

4. The first person that Mary Nell Fickett confided in about Lisa Shilling's possible mental illness was...

5. As Lisa Shilling's mental condition continues to deteriorate, how do her classmates respond?

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