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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Abstracts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sybil realize about her time with Dr. Wilbur?
(a) Spending time with the doctor is difficult.
(b) She will be able to reveal all ger secrets!
(c) She thinks she will never be able to tell the doctor about her true self.
(d) It is tedious.

2. What is the author adamant about?
(a) Sybil is a liar.
(b) That the reader understand Sybil's story with no fabrication.
(c) Dr. Wilbur is an imposter.
(d) The reader should not believe in multiple personality disorders.

3. What do the doctor and patient discuss on the first day?
(a) Her absence from school and stressful home life.
(b) Her mother's feelings toward Sybil.
(c) The weather.
(d) How she can succeed in life.

4. Why are questions raised about Sybil's life?
(a) It seems as though Sybil is lying.
(b) Her life is extremely chaotic.
(c) Her life seems boring.
(d) Sybil's romantic relationships.

5. What does Dr. Wilbur give Sybil?
(a) Hope that she will find some relief.
(b) Faith in herself.
(c) A chance to survive.
(d) Time away from her parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is this self finally free of once she comes back to Dr. Wilbur?

2. What word most accurately describes Sybil's feelings towards the cohabitant nature of the selves and herself in one body?

3. Towards the end of this section, how does Sybil feel about her choices and quality of life?

4. In addition to Sybil, who else did the author interview?

5. Does the author feel as though the story of Sybil is a moving tale?

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