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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Lisa Shilling's first public outburst of irrational behavior amidst a group of friends occurred, Mary Nell Fickett apologized by saying...
(a) Betsy and Lisa had been using psychedelic drugs.
(b) It was Lisa's menstrual cycle..
(c) She and Lisa were stressed about school
(d) That Lisa had just broken up with her boyfriend.

2. Which major character suggests that Elizabeth Frazer should join Lisa Shilling's impromptu group therapy sessions?
(a) Lisa Shilling.
(b) Betsy Goodman.
(c) Elizabeth Frazer.
(d) Mary Nell Fickett.

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

4. 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 fascination with going to see movies.
(c) Lisa's relationship with her boyfriend Brian.
(d) Lisa's periods of mental illness.

5. Where do Betsy Goodman, Mary Nell Fickett, and Lisa Shilling first meet for an impromptu group therapy session?
(a) At the Long Island public library.
(b) At a popular diner.
(c) At the Shillings' house.
(d) At the Ficketts' house.

6. Who first decides to try and help Lisa Shilling?
(a) Elizabeth Frazer.
(b) Betsy Goodman.
(c) Mary Nell Fickett.
(d) Tracy Shilling.

7. Lisa sarcastically says she admires a particular books titled...
(a) Lisa, Bright and Dark by Neufeld.
(b) The Voyeur by Robbe-Grillet (translated by Howard).
(c) Principles of Abnormal Psychology by Maslow and Mittelmann.
(d) Moby Dick by Melville.

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

9. The narrator states that Lisa Shilling's oldest friend is...
(a) Shirley MacLaine.
(b) Betsy Goodman.
(c) Mary Nell Fickett.
(d) Elizabeth Frazer.

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

11. Which major character says "'No matter what you decide to do, I won't be able to help you very much'" (p. 48)?
(a) Mary Nell Fickett.
(b) Elizabeth Frazer.
(c) Betsy Goodman.
(d) Lisa Shilling.

12. The first person to suspect that perhaps Lisa Shilling did have a mental illness was...
(a) Mr. Shilling.
(b) Betsy Goodman.
(c) Mrs. Shilling.
(d) Mary Nell Fickett.

13. When Betsy Goodman finds Mary Nell Fickett and Lisa Shilling in Mr. Milne's classroom, Lisa Shilling is hiding underneath Mr. Milne's desk and doing what?
(a) Repeatedly sticking a pin into her wrist.
(b) Copying the answer key to the next day's examination.
(c) Sobbing about her break up with Brian Morris.
(d) Reading a book about psychiatry.

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

15. While Mary Nell Fickett talks to Mrs. Shilling about Lisa Shilling, Betsy Goodman talks to whom?
(a) Mr. Shilling.
(b) Mr. Milne.
(c) Mr. Bernstein.
(d) Mr. Fickett.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character begins the novel with a goal to be the first woman justice on the Supreme Court and ends the novel contemplating a career in psychology?

2. The narrator states that adults prevent anyone from "get[ting] to the truth" (p. 27) because they are...

3. Which character is described by the narrator as trying "to hard to be clever, too hard to be quick, too hard at everything except at being himself" (pp. 28-29)?

4. Lisa Shilling's conversation with her parents opens the novel. Lisa tries to talk to her parents about something important. Lisa's mother, Mrs. Shilling, responds by doing what?

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

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