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

2. Lisa Shilling's conversation with her parents opens the novel. Lisa tries to tell her parents that she thinks she might be crazy because...
(a) She can't pass her English class.
(b) She's has nightmares constantly.
(c) She hears voices talking in her head.
(d) She can't stop thinking about Paul Newman.

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

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

5. 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. Bernstein.
(b) Mr. Frazer.
(c) Rev. Fickett.
(d) Mr. Shilling.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mary Nell Fickett explains how she intends to help Lisa Shilling--she refers to the process as...

2. After spending a few hours researching various topics in psychology and mental illness, Betsy Goodman is confused and decides to...

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

4. Lisa Shilling's only sibling is..

5. Who first decides to try and help Lisa Shilling?

(see the answer key)

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