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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. How does Marcia attempt to make money?

2. What is another aspect of her childhood that caused Sybil pain?

3. What very important question does Ramon ask Sybil?

4. What horrible thoughts does Clara have?

5. How is Sybil further released by her past?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Willard do to atone for all the damage that Sybil has suffered through?

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

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

4. What do Nancy and Clara NOT attempt to hide from Dr. Wilbur or the other selves?

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

6. What makes Marcia break down and cry?

7. What is interesting to learn about the selves and their views of religion?

8. Why do the boy personalities have such difficulty accepting they are a part of Sybil?

9. How does Sybil feel about the selves taking over therapy?

10. What are Sybil's multiple personalities for her? To other people they may not seem normal.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1. What do each of Sybil's personalities represent?

2. Pick four personalities and explain what each personality controls for Sybil. Each description should be at least a half page long.

Essay Topic 2

1. Describe Sybil's relationships with the following men:

Teddy

Ramon

2. Compare and Contrast Sybil's relationship to teddy to her relationship with Ramon. Is it more important to Sybil that her romantic interests know about her other selves? Why or Why not? Use specific examples to justify your reasoning.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout treatment, Sybil feels trapped, almost as though she is a host for the rest of the selves.

1. Discuss the theme of being trapped and alone in a place full of other "people" or personalities.

2. Why does Sybil feel suffocated by herself, her parents, and (in treatment) the other selves?

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