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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 - 20 (Pages 97 - 130).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During one early group therapy session, why does Mary Nell Fickett get angry with Elizabeth Frazer?
(a) Because Elizabeth doesn't think Paul Newman is attractive.
(b) Because Elizabeth keeps blowing bubbles with her bubblegum.
(c) Because Elizabeth uses a lot of profanity when she speaks.
(d) Because Elizabeth tells Mary Nell she won't find answers in books.

2. The novel is set in what U.S. State?
(a) Georgia.
(b) New Jersey.
(c) Connecticut.
(d) New York.

3. Which major character enters an emotionless "precatatonic stage...with neither the desire to live or speak normally" (p. 109)?
(a) Elizabeth Frazer.
(b) Betsy Goodman.
(c) Mary Nell Fickett.
(d) Lisa Shilling.

4. Mr. Bernstein says he entirely can't act in Lisa Shilling's best interests because he must do what?
(a) Respect HIPAA privacy laws.
(b) Consider also the best interests of other students.
(c) Make sure he receives his retirement checks.
(d) Follow school district policy regarding mentally ill patients.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who eavesdrops on the conversation between Rev. Fickett, Mr. Milne, and Mr. Shilling when they discuss Lisa Shilling's mental illness?

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

3. Rev. Fickett and Mr. Milne, a schoolteacher, talk to Mr. Shilling about Lisa Shilling's situation. Why is Mrs. Shilling not present for that conversation?

4. The first person to suspect that perhaps Lisa Shilling did have a mental illness was...

5. Elizabeth Frazer agrees to try to help Lisa Shilling only after...

(see the answer key)

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