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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Being - Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dr Wilbur call some of Sybil's episodes?
(a) Manic episodes.
(b) A schizophrenic episode.
(c) A psychological seizure.
(d) She does not believe that they exist.

2. How do Sybil's parents treat Dr. Wilbur?
(a) Her parents refuse to believe that she is seeing a therapist.
(b) They belittle the doctor to Sybil.
(c) They act as though she does not exist.
(d) They greatly respect her.

3. What is her father's name?
(a) Wilbur Dorsett.
(b) William Dorsett.
(c) Willard Dorsett.
(d) Will Dorsett.

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

5. Why is Sybil sent home from college?
(a) She chooses to leave.
(b) She had a mental breakdown.
(c) She is kicked out of school.
(d) She is pregnant.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days have disappeared without her knowledge?

2. What is the author adamant about?

3. Why is Sybil angry with her mother?

4. What other factors play a part in Sybil's disorder?

5. What is unfortunate about Sybil's arrival home?

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