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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. Lisa Shilling says a specific thing in the movie Raintree Country makes her "'a little nervous'" (p. 70). What is that thing?
(a) The way the movie has been colorized from the original black and white.
(b) The strobe-like lighting.
(c) The scene in the insane asylum.
(d) The mental illness of the character portrayed by Elizabeth Taylor.

2. After Lisa Shilling attacks Elizabeth Frazer how does she [Lisa] behave?
(a) She tells the police Elizabeth attacked her.
(b) She puts iodine and bandages on Elizabeth's wounds.
(c) She runs around town telling everyone about her victory.
(d) She falls into a sort of catatonic stupor.

3. After spending a few hours researching various topics in psychology and mental illness, Betsy Goodman is confused and decides to...
(a) Ignore the medical literature and come up with her own diagnosis.
(b) Ignore the situation and just by Lisa Shilling's friend.
(c) Stop being friends with Lisa Shilling and start going out with Brian Morris.
(d) Ask Mr. Bernstein what he thinks might be wrong with Lisa Shilling.

4. 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)?
(a) Mr. Shilling.
(b) Rev. Fickett.
(c) Mr. Frazer.
(d) Mr. Bernstein.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. By the end of the school year, which major character is the least optimistic about Lisa Shilling's chances for recovery?

2. What does Betsy call her affected smile that starts at the left corner of her mouth and then spreads slowly across her whole face?

3. Just after Brian Morris breaks up with her, Lisa Shilling begins to befriend which major character?

4. Lisa Shilling's conversation with her parents opens the novel. What does Lisa tell her parents during this conversation?

5. Betsy Goodman wants Lisa Shilling to teach her how to do what strange behavior?

(see the answer key)

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