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

2. What is this self finally free of once she comes back to Dr. Wilbur?
(a) Her uneasiness with life.
(b) Her depression.
(c) Her unhappiness.
(d) Her anger.

3. How long did it take the author to write the book?
(a) A couple of weeks.
(b) 10 weeks.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 10 months.

4. What is Sybil to the other selves?
(a) A problem.
(b) Their mother.
(c) A troublemaker.
(d) A house.

5. After she gets well, why does Sybil feel rejected?
(a) Because Dr. Wilbur has moved away.
(b) She does not get a new job.
(c) Her parents are not being supportive.
(d) Her boyfriend broke up with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How will the selves need to be treated?

2. What will Dr. Wilbur have to uncover to understand Sybil?

3. What is the root cause of Sybil's adult psychosis?

4. According to the author, children not taught about sex do what?

5. How does Hattie take her behavior too far?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is the author of the book and how does she come to write Sybil's book? As the author writes, what tone does she immediately take for the book?

3. Why are many children confused or uncomfortable with their parents having sex?

4. Why is Sybil hesitant to share more of her feelings and life with Dr. Wilbur?

5. Dr. Wilbur only sees a limited number of options for Sybil and her recovery. Explain what they are.

6. Describe Hattie's personality.

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

8. Explain Sybil's feelings concerning her meetings with Dr. Wilbur.

9. As therapy escalates, how does Sybil feel about her life?

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

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