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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many therapists has Elizabeth had at the time of the writing?

2. What is the biggest advantage to seeing Dr. Isaac?

3. When Elizabeth calls her father this time, what topic does she bring up right away?

4. When Elizabeth is on the floor of the bathroom, what illegal drug is she currently on?

5. What is Elizabeth convinced she will have because of taking Prozac?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Graves' disease?

2. Why does Elizabeth say that she never had to worry about a crash landing?

3. Why does Elizabeth love taking Ecstasy?

4. What prompts Elizabeth to call her father in the first place?

5. Why do Elizabeth and Jethro decide to take some cocaine?

6. Why does Elizabeth think that how her mother treated her was the perfect solution?

7. Describe the mood of Elizabeth and her mother on their way to Harvard.

8. Why does Elizabeth want Sam?

9. How does Elizabeth feel while describing her family situation to therapists in relation to her depression?

10. At the beginning of the party, what happens to Elizabeth's cat?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Essentially, this novel is a coming-of-age novel about a young child who overcomes tremendous odds throughout her adolescence to mature into a young adult. What makes Elizabeth's life so unique? What events or emotions does she go through that are common with many other adolescents worldwide? Can you relate to her as a person? Why or why not? Use specific examples of what makes Elizabeth unique and what makes her a common, everyday person.

Essay Topic 2

Elizabeth believes that one of the fallacies of contemporary psychotherapy was the belief that if a person talks about how they feel, their problems will be solved. Why does she believe this is a mistake? Does her family currently talk too much or not enough? Give three specific examples. What do you think the psychological impact of these talks have on Elizabeth? Do you think her family and its approach to talking ultimately helps her or has a negative impact?

Essay Topic 3

Secondary characters play a large role in Elizabeth's life at various times. Choose at least 5 different secondary characters and explain their significance at crucial moments in Elizabeth's life. What would have changed for Elizabeth if they had not been there? Were they positive influences or negative ones? Do you think they understood how sick Elizabeth truly was with depression at the time? Why or why not?

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