Understanding Agoraphobia

Why did Amy become agoraphobic?

• A) She thought it would stop her panic attacks.

• B) She believed nothing bad would happen to her at home.

• C) She didn’t want to see other people.

• D) She was too ill to leave her house.

According to Amy, why did her friends stop calling her?

• A) Because she kept telling them lies.

• B) Because they thought she was boring.

• C) Because she didn’t explain why she stopped hanging out with them.

• D) Because she was too miserable.

Why did Amy decide to go outside?

• A) She needed a magazine.

• B) She missed her friend Tracey.

• C) She wanted to scare herself.

• D) She wanted to get better.

What do we learn about agoraphobia from the text?

• A) It can be linked to panic attacks.

• B) It mainly affects women.

• C) It is very common.

• D) People who suffer from it always get better.

What is the writer’s purpose?

• A) To give advice about how to overcome agoraphobia.

• B) To narrate a personal experience.

• C) To inform people about the causes of panic attacks.

• D) To encourage other agoraphobics to share their stories.