2. How does Lisa Shilling react when Brian Morris breaks up with her?
(a) She seems largely unaffected.
(b) She begins to stalk him.
(c) She blames Mary Nell Fickett for coming between them.
(d) She weeps hysterically for weeks.

3. Betsy Goodman states that she is...
(a) Near-sighted.
(b) Deaf.
(c) Paralyzed from the waist down.
(d) Mute.

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

5. Which character is the youngest major character of the novel?
(a) Betsy Goodman.
(b) Elizabeth Frazer.
(c) Lisa Shilling.
(d) Mary Nell Fickett.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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)?

2. What is the profession of Betsy Goodman's father ?

3. Mr. Bernstein refuses to talk to Mr. Shilling about Lisa Shilling's mental condition because...

4. According to the narrator, Jeremy Bernstein's primary job function is...

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

(see the answer key)

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