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

2. Lisa Shilling's only sibling is..
(a) Elizabeth, an older sister.
(b) Tracy, a younger sister.
(c) Brian, an older brother.
(d) Ben, a younger brother.

3. After spending a few hours researching various topics in psychology and mental illness, Betsy Goodman is confused and decides to...
(a) Stop being friends with Lisa Shilling and start going out with Brian Morris.
(b) Ask Mr. Bernstein what he thinks might be wrong with Lisa Shilling.
(c) Ignore the medical literature and come up with her own diagnosis.
(d) Ignore the situation and just by Lisa Shilling's friend.

4. Which major character suggests that Elizabeth Frazer should join Lisa Shilling's impromptu group therapy sessions?
(a) Mary Nell Fickett.
(b) Elizabeth Frazer.
(c) Lisa Shilling.
(d) Betsy Goodman.

5. Which character is described by the narrator as trying "to hard to be clever, too hard to be quick, too hard at everything except at being himself" (pp. 28-29)?
(a) Dr. Donovan.
(b) Mr. Milne
(c) Mr. Shilling.
(d) Mr. Bernstein..

Short Answer Questions

1. Just after Brian Morris breaks up with her, Lisa Shilling begins to befriend which major character?

2. What is the profession of Betsy Goodman's father ?

3. The narrator states that Lisa Shilling's oldest friend is...

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

5. Which major character says "'No matter what you decide to do, I won't be able to help you very much'" (p. 48)?

(see the answer key)

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