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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Mary Nell Fickett explains how she intends to help Lisa Shilling--she refers to the process as...

2. After spending a few hours researching various topics in psychology and mental illness, Betsy Goodman is confused and decides to...

3. The first story that Betsy Goodman heard about Lisa Shilling's strange behavior happened on...

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

5. Which major character suggests that Elizabeth Frazer should join Lisa Shilling's impromptu group therapy sessions?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lisa Shilling believe that she is suffering form mental illness?

2. Describe Lisa on a so-called bright day and contrast that description to Lisa on a so-called dark day.

3. Based on the various descriptions of the four main protagonists' families, do you believe they would all go to the same public high school?

4. Why is chapter one presented in italic type face?

5. Why does Lisa Shilling find herself attracted to Elizabeth Frazer, as a potential friend?

6. Describe the family situation of the four main characters.

7. What aspect of Mary Nell Fickett's personality is demonstrated by her voluminous reading of psychology textbooks?

8. Why does Elizabeth Frazer gradually become the de facto decision-maker of what is and is not good for Lisa Shilling?

9. What kind of a job does Rev. Fickett do as a church reverend?

10. Who is the narrator in chapter one?

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