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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. In Chapter 3 when Dr. George was talking with Billy about Chalmer, who came to talk to Dr. George?

2. What time did Judge West sign the search warrants for Milligan's apartment?

3. On the way to Athens Mental Health Center after Milligan was found not guilty by reason of insanity, which personality came out?

4. In 1962, how old was Chalmer MIlligan's daughter Challa?

5. When did Chalmer take Billy to the farm, make him start digging, and then bury him leaving a pipe over his face for air?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 1, (4), how did Milligan try to kill himself?

2. On March 12, 1978, why was Ragen the one to make the decision whether to wake Billy?

3. What ground rules did the writer of Billy's story set?

4. What was Athens Mental Health Center and the ward where Milligan stayed like?

5. In Chapter 2, what did David tell psychologist Dorothy Turner about himself and the others?

6. Why did Billy decide to have someone write about his story?

7. When Milligan was transferred to Harding, what did Arthur reveal about Billy?

8. Why was Milligan arrested in Chapter 1?

9. Who did Ragen say would happen with the Undesirables rebelling?

10. How did Dr. Caul learn about other personalities than the ten?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ragen was a communist; Arthur believed in capitalism. Why did the two personalities have different ideas about viable economic systems? What is revealed about the differences between communism and capitalism through the personalities’ beliefs?

Essay Topic 2

Personalities began to come and go frequently in Chapters 14-18. Why was the time in Chapters 14-18 known as the mix-up time? What problems were there during this time and why?

Essay Topic 3

It was discovered that Milligan had 24 personalities. Who was the Teacher and why was he important in Milligan’s life?

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