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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator states that adults prevent anyone from "get[ting] to the truth" (p. 27) because they are...
(a) Trying to shield their children from unpleasant things.
(b) Evil and don't want to let anyone know the truth.
(c) Unable to comprehend the truth.
(d) Afraid to admit they have failed.

2. Elizabeth Frazer agrees to try to help Lisa Shilling...
(a) If she [Elizabeth] can date Brian Morris.
(b) If Lisa will do Elizabeth's homework for a month.
(c) Without any conditions.
(d) If she [Elizabeth] gets paid for her time.

3. In the novel's title "Lisa, Bright and Dark", to what does the term "Dark" refer?
(a) Lisa's periods of relative normalcy.
(b) Lisa's periods of mental illness.
(c) Lisa's fascination with going to see movies.
(d) Lisa's relationship with her boyfriend Brian.

4. The narrator describes which major character as fulfilling the role of school princess (that is, regal, cool, far off, blonde, and slim)?
(a) Betsy Goodman.
(b) Mary Nell Fickett.
(c) Lisa Shilling.
(d) Elizabeth Frazer.

5. The narrator describes Jeremy Bernstein as being shaped like what letter of the alphabet?
(a) L.
(b) O.
(c) J.
(d) C.

6. The school guidance counselor's name is...
(a) Paul Newman.
(b) Elizabeth Frazer.
(c) Jeremy Bernstein.
(d) Brian Morris.

7. Mr. Bernstein refuses to talk to Mr. Shilling about Lisa Shilling's mental condition because...
(a) He doesn't think it's his place.
(b) He is afraid of the social ramifications.
(c) He doesn't think Lisa has a problem.
(d) He thinks Mr. Shilling will hit him.

8. Lisa Shilling's conversation with her parents opens the novel. Lisa tries to tell her parents that she thinks she might be crazy because...
(a) She's has nightmares constantly.
(b) She hears voices talking in her head.
(c) She can't stop thinking about Paul Newman.
(d) She can't pass her English class.

9. 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) It was Lisa's menstrual cycle..
(c) She and Lisa were stressed about school
(d) Betsy and Lisa had been using psychedelic drugs.

10. Mary Nell Fickett's approach to helping Lisa Shilling initially consists of...
(a) Paying for Lisa to receive electro-shock therapy.
(b) Using Rorschach ink blot analysis techniques.
(c) Trying to hypnotize Lisa.
(d) Trying to match Lisa's symptoms to a psychological diagnosis.

11. Why does Brian Morris break up his relationship with Lisa Shilling?
(a) Because Lisa's behavior is erratic and nonsensical.
(b) Because he wants to date Mary Nell Fickett.
(c) Because he realizes he's homosexual.
(d) Because Lisa's family is poor and he wants to date a rich girl.

12. What sport does Brian Morris play?
(a) Lacrosse.
(b) Hockey.
(c) Football.
(d) Rugby.

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

14. When Lisa Shilling first tells her father that she thinks she might be going crazy, he tells her...
(a) That she should drink more coffee.
(b) That she should visit with a psychiatrist.
(c) That Shillings don't go crazy.
(d) That she's seen too many movies.

15. Which major character says "'You're right about Lisa. You can't even begin to imagine how sick she is. But if you're going to sign up here, you have to expect a lot of rough play'" (p. 58)?
(a) Betsy Goodman.
(b) Paul Newman.
(c) Mary Nell Fickett.
(d) Elizabeth Frazer.

Short Answer Questions

1. The novel begins with a recalled conversation between Lisa Shilling and her parents. Which of Lisa's acquaintances is present for the conversation?

2. After Lisa Shilling's self-mutilation episode at school, her parents performed what action?

3. The opening chapter of the novel is a conversation held in the kitchen belonging to which family?

4. The narrator of the novel is...

5. After Lisa Shilling's self-mutilation episode at school, Jeremy Bernstein diagnoses Lisa's condition as...

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