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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. Where do Betsy Goodman, Mary Nell Fickett, and Lisa Shilling first meet for an impromptu group therapy session?
(a) At a popular diner.
(b) At the Long Island public library.
(c) At the Ficketts' house.
(d) At the Shillings' house.

2. Mary Nell Fickett and Betsy Goodman initially turn to what source of information to research mental illness?
(a) Principles of Abnormal Psychology by Maslow and Mittelmann.
(b) The dictionary.
(c) The1959 edition of Encyclopedia Britannica.
(d) Various Internet sites.

3. Just after Brian Morris breaks up with her, Lisa Shilling begins to befriend which major character?
(a) Neil Donovan.
(b) Betsy Goodman.
(c) Elizabeth Frazer.
(d) Mary Nell Fickett.

4. Which character's father maintains a large personal library with valuable reference books?
(a) Lisa Shilling.
(b) Elizabeth Frazer.
(c) Betsy Goodman.
(d) Mary Nell Fickett.

5. In the novel's title "Lisa, Bright and Dark", to what does the term "Dark" refer?
(a) Lisa's fascination with going to see movies.
(b) Lisa's periods of mental illness.
(c) Lisa's periods of relative normalcy.
(d) Lisa's relationship with her boyfriend Brian.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which character's father is a minister?

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

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

5. The novel begins with a recalled conversation between Lisa Shilling and her parents. Which of Lisa's acquaintances is present for the conversation?

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