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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. What doesn't Sybil's mother accept about her daughter's life?
(a) Sybil has feelings.
(b) That Sybil is an adult.
(c) Sybil chooses
(d) Sybil is asserting her own thoughts and feelings.

2. Why do Sybil's parents grill her about her sessions with Dr. Wilbur?
(a) They do not care enough about their daughter to ask.
(b) They want to know everything about Sybil's treatment.
(c) They think Sybil lies.
(d) They are worried about what has been revealed concerning them.

3. Does the author feel as though the story of Sybil is a moving tale?
(a) No, the author is extremely unfeeling.
(b) No, it is a tale of caution.
(c) No, the author thinks Sybil is lying and wants to prove this.
(d) Yes, it is why she wants to tell the story.

4. In addition to Sybil, who else did the author interview?
(a) Sybil's mother.
(b) Dr. Wilbur.
(c) Sybil's friend Teddy.
(d) Sybil's father.

5. Towards the end of this section, how does Sybil feel about her choices and quality of life?
(a) Aimless, directed by the will of others.
(b) Confused not able to function in her own skin.
(c) Limited.
(d) Sad because she feels like her life is limited.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the author have to research in order to understand the book?

2. What is Hattie unable to accept?

3. What does Dr. Wilbur think Peggy is to Sybil?

4. Even though Vicky is not always in ascendancy what does she know?

5. What does Vicky see herself as?

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