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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Sybil created so many selves?

2. To Sybil, what has her body inadvertently become?

3. Because the other selves are anxious to move forward, this is an indication of what?

4. The more the selves learn about Sybil, the more ________.

5. What is Sybil's new occupation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes Marcia break down and cry?

2. While Dr. Wilbur and Sybil have several conversations about religion, Sybil is still hesitant to let religion in her life. Why is this?

3. What does Dr. Wilbur finally get Sybil to admit?

4. What does Dr. Wilbur feel about meeting Sybil's father?

5. As sessions progress, what do the other selves begin to do as they grow impatient for Sybil?

6. How does Dr. Wilbur finally create a calm environment for Sybil to meet the other selves?

7. Why does Sybil's dream about kittens startle her?

8. Why does Sybil cease to have a normal childhood?

9. How do the selves, at some points, work together?

10. After receiving medication from Dr. Wilbur, what does Sybil experience?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1. As Sybil discovers more about her personalities, two selves in particular wish for Sybil to commit suicide. What two selves are they?

2. Why do these two personalities feel hatred towards Sybil?

3. How do they eventually come to terms with their negative feelings toward Sybil?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and Contrast one set of the following personalities:

1. Mike & Sid

2. Sybil Ann & Clara

3. Vicky & Nancy

4. Vanessa & Mary

Essay Topic 3

First impressions are quickly shattered through the novel.

a. Describe Dr. Wilbur's first impression of Hattie and Willard Dorsett.

b. How do the Dorsett's hide their cruelty and indifference towards Sybil from other people?

c. How can money and social standing protect people who commit evil acts?

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