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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. 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?
(a) Betsy Goodman.
(b) Lisa Shilling.
(c) Mary Nell Fickett.
(d) Elizabeth Frazer.

2. 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 can't pass her English class.
(c) She can't stop thinking about Paul Newman.
(d) She hears voices talking in her head.

3. After Lisa Shilling's self-mutilation episode at school, her parents performed what action?
(a) They filed a restraining order against Brian Morris.
(b) They incarcerated Lisa in a mental institution.
(c) They sent Lisa alone to Florida for six weeks.
(d) They filed a lawsuit against the school.

4. 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) Mary Nell Fickett.
(b) Paul Newman.
(c) Betsy Goodman.
(d) Elizabeth Frazer.

5. Lisa Shilling's only sibling is..
(a) Ben, a younger brother.
(b) Tracy, a younger sister.
(c) Brian, an older brother.
(d) Elizabeth, an older sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does the narrator describe as being enthusiastic but not very practical?

2. Why does Brian Morris break up his relationship with Lisa Shilling?

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

4. The novel is set in what U.S. State?

5. According to the narrator, who is "the gasp!!!!" (p. 23) of the school?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does the narrator spend so much time establishing which protagonist is better looking, which is more intelligent, and which is from a wealthier family?

3. Why is Betsy Goodman the youngest of the major protagonists?

4. Describe Mary Nell Fickett's and Besty Goodman's initial attempts to secure professional help for their friend Lisa Shilling.

5. Who is the narrator in chapter one?

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

7. What kind of a job does Mr. Jackson do as the school principal?

8. Describe the chronology of the four main characters' friendships (in other words, who is friends with whom first).

9. What kind of a job does Mr. Goodman do as an insurance salesman?

10. Why does Lisa Shilling feel more comfortable with her new friend Betsy Goodman than with her older friend Mary Nell Fickett?

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