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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21 and 22 (Pages 131 - 143).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the narrator describes her mother as a "joiner" (p. 31) what does she mean?
(a) Her mother constructs articles by joining pieces of wood.
(b) Her mother belongs to a social club known as the Joiners.
(c) She's using a slang word of the 1960s meaning her mother is not very cool.
(d) Her mother likes to join various organizations.

2. During one early group therapy session, why does Mary Nell Fickett get angry with Elizabeth Frazer?
(a) Because Elizabeth tells Mary Nell she won't find answers in books.
(b) Because Elizabeth uses a lot of profanity when she speaks.
(c) Because Elizabeth doesn't think Paul Newman is attractive.
(d) Because Elizabeth keeps blowing bubbles with her bubblegum.

3. Who does Lisa Shilling accuse of trying to steal Brian Morris away from her?
(a) Tracy Shilling.
(b) Betsy Goodman.
(c) Elizabeth Frazer.
(d) Mary Nell Fickett.

4. Betsy Goodman's first impression of Neil Donovan is...
(a) That he is really old.
(b) That his nose is too big.
(c) That he is really good looking.
(d) That he looks a little crazy.

5. The narrator compares her newly-built school to her old school and notes that both schools have the same...
(a) Style of lockers.
(b) Tuna fish sandwiches every Friday.
(c) Color of blackboards.
(d) Type of indirect lighting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lisa Shilling says a specific thing in the movie Raintree Country makes her "'a little nervous'" (p. 70). What is that thing?

2. Although Elizabeth Frazer is beautiful and "[b]oys thought she was sensational" (p. 97) she does not seem to have any friends or boyfriends. The narrator states this is because Elizabeth has what quality?

3. How do the teachers at Lisa Shilling's school agree to "help" (p. 90) Lisa?

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

5. The narrator states that Mr. Shilling's primary motivation is...

(see the answer key)

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