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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 - 5 (Pages 9 - 33).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Betsy Goodman is most-fascinated with which actor/actress?
(a) Paul Newman.
(b) Clint Eastwood.
(c) Gregory Peck.
(d) Shirley MacLaine.

2. Betsy Goodman believes that as an adult she will be great at being...
(a) A psychiatrist.
(b) Married.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A lawyer.

3. According to the narrator, who is the cutest boy in school?
(a) Ben Goodman.
(b) Neil Donovan.
(c) Brian Morris.
(d) Paul Newman.

4. The novel begins with a recalled conversation between Lisa Shilling and her parents. Which of Lisa's acquaintances is present for the conversation?
(a) Mary Nell Fickett.
(b) Betsy Goodman.
(c) Elizabeth Frazer.
(d) Brian Morris.

5. Lisa Shilling's conversation with her parents opens the novel. Lisa tries to talk to her parents about something important. Lisa's mother, Mrs. Shilling, responds by doing what?
(a) Telling Lisa she can't get married.
(b) Listening to Lisa's concerns.
(c) Asking Lisa's sister and friend if they would like more food.
(d) Telling Lisa to go talk to her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. The first person to suspect that perhaps Lisa Shilling did have a mental illness was...

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

3. According to the narrator, who is "the gasp!!!!" (p. 23) of the school?

4. Why does Lisa wait until her friend is present to talk about a serious medical condition with her parents?

5. Why does Brian Morris break up his relationship with Lisa Shilling?

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