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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 sort of doctor does Dr. Nolan refer Esther to?
(a) A gynecologist
(b) A psychiatrist
(c) A orthopedist
(d) An obstetrician

2. Other than tabloid magazines, what type of books is Esther able to read?
(a) James Joyce's novels
(b) A book of short stories
(c) Abnormal psychology texts
(d) Poetry

3. Why does Valerie have scars on her head?
(a) She has had a lobotomy.
(b) She tried to kill herself.
(c) She had many shock treatments.
(d) She was in an accident and had a head injury.

4. Where does Esther wake up at the start of this chapter?
(a) In her basement
(b) In the psychiatric ward
(c) In her college dorm room
(d) In her bedroom

5. How does Dr. Gordon respond to Esther's torn letter to Doreen?
(a) He asks to speak to her mother.
(b) He changes the subject.
(c) He is sympathetic to her concerns about not being able to write.
(d) He diagnoses her as depressed.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has it been since Esther has slept when she first visits Dr. Gordon?

2. Why does Esther's mother bring her roses?

3. Why did Joan say she dated Buddy?

4. What happens to Esther after having sex with Irwin?

5. Why does Buddy Willard visit Esther in the asylum?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the scene at the cemetery.

2. What keeps Esther from drowning herself at the beach?

3. What is the only item that gives Esther pleasure in the hospital? Why?

4. Characterize Esther's behavior in the psychiatric wards of the hospitals

5. Describe Esther's encounter with the sailor

6. What does Dr. Nolan tell Esther about shock treatments in this chapter?

7. How does the private hospital staff compare to those at the public hospital?

8. What does Dr. Nolan tell Esther to help her feel better about Joan's death?

9. Describe Irwin

10. Describe the circumstances that led to Esther's hospitalization.

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