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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Becoming - Chapters 8, 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Willard summon Sybil home from school when she is performing well?
(a) Sybil's mother is dying from cancer.
(b) Willard has cancer.
(c) A cousin is getting married.
(d) Sybil's mother is mentally ill.

2. Which self attempts to run away from Sybil?
(a) Jason.
(b) Marcia.
(c) Peggy Lou.
(d) Clara.

3. When does Peggy tend to appear?
(a) When Sybil wants to have fun.
(b) When Sybil feels childish.
(c) When Sybil meets new people.
(d) Whenever situations become uncomfortable.

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

5. How does Sybil get an appointment with a psychiatrist?
(a) A family doctor gives her a referral.
(b) The doctor finds her.
(c) She walks into Dr Wilbur's office.
(d) She is never allowed to see a psychiarist.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Vicky feel about Hattie?

2. After Granny Dorsett died, who takes over Sybil's body when she is not at school?

3. What does Dr. Wilbur immediately assume about Sybil's life?

4. In what year and month do some of the selves decide to break away from Sybil?

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

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