2. 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) Listening to Lisa's concerns.
(b) Asking Lisa's sister and friend if they would like more food.
(c) Telling Lisa to go talk to her father.
(d) Telling Lisa she can't get married.

3. When Betsy Goodman and Mary Nell Fickett finally tell Lisa Shilling that the know she is mentally ill, Lisa Shilling responds by...
(a) Denying anything is wrong.
(b) Attacking them with a knife.
(c) Telling them they are out of line.
(d) Asking how they think they can help.

4. After Lisa Shilling's first public outburst of irrational behavior amidst a group of friends occurred, Mary Nell Fickett apologized by saying...
(a) That Lisa had just broken up with her boyfriend.
(b) She and Lisa were stressed about school
(c) It was Lisa's menstrual cycle..
(d) Betsy and Lisa had been using psychedelic drugs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Mary Nell Fickett and Betsy Goodman compile a list of psychological conditions including paranoia, schizophrenia, split-personality, and paranoia. To whom do they think this list applies?

2. How does Lisa Shilling react when Brian Morris breaks up with her?

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

4. Lisa sarcastically says she admires a particular books titled...

5. Mary Nell Fickett and Betsy Goodman initially turn to what source of information to research mental illness?

(see the answer key)

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