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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

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) Sybil's mother is mentally ill.
(c) Willard has cancer.
(d) A cousin is getting married.

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

3. According to the author, children not taught about sex do what?
(a) They hate sex.
(b) They resent people who engage in sex.
(c) They develop a fear of sex.
(d) They go on to experiment a lot.

4. Why does three-year-old self, Ruthie, resent Willard?
(a) She wishes he would pay her more attention.
(b) She cannot understand why he is hurting her mother.
(c) She has always disliked Willard.
(d) Because he is too near her mother.

5. What other factors play a part in Sybil's disorder?
(a) An innapropraite realtionship with a teacher.
(b) Her romantic relationships.
(c) Parental relationships and religious beliefs.
(d) Her schooling.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the author of the book?

2. Which self attempts to run away from Sybil?

3. After she gets well, why does Sybil feel rejected?

4. What kind of book is Sybil for therapists?

5. When does Peggy tend to appear?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Sybil once Dr. Wilbur informs her she has multiple personality disorder?

2. How does Dr Wilbur make Sybil feel better about her condition?

3. What type of case is Sybil's? Why is the author so excited to report on Sybil's case?

4. What is surprising about Willard?

5. What selves does Dr. Wilbur gradually meet as she and Sybil continue to meet?

6. Describe Hattie's personality.

7. Why do Sybil and Dr. Wilbur's sessions suddenly stop?

8. Why must Sybil plead mental incompetence in a court of law?

9. Where does Sybil meet Dr. Wilbur?

10. As far as Sybil's treatment is concerned, what do Sybil's parents mostly question her about?

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