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

2. The narrator states that Mr. Shilling's primary motivation is...
(a) Fashion.
(b) Power.
(c) Money.
(d) Knowledge.

3. The first person that Mary Nell Fickett confided in about Lisa Shilling's possible mental illness was...
(a) Neil Donovan.
(b) Elizabeth Frazer.
(c) Mrs. Shilling.
(d) Betsy Goodman.

4. After Lisa Shilling's self-mutilation episode at school, her parents performed what action?
(a) They filed a restraining order against Brian Morris.
(b) They sent Lisa alone to Florida for six weeks.
(c) They incarcerated Lisa in a mental institution.
(d) They filed a lawsuit against the school.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator describes Jeremy Bernstein as being shaped like what letter of the alphabet?

2. The narrator describes which major character as fulfilling the role of school princess (that is, regal, cool, far off, blonde, and slim)?

3. Where do Betsy Goodman, Mary Nell Fickett, and Lisa Shilling first meet for an impromptu group therapy session?

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

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

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