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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. Who was the first man Gay was in a relationship with during her PhD years?
(a) Dominick.
(b) Jon.
(c) Eric.
(d) Matthew.

2. Which magazine did Gay have to do a professional photo shoot for?
(a) The New York Times Magazine.
(b) The Writer's Weekly.
(c) People.
(d) Time.

3. Which speaking event did Gay suffer a humiliation at?
(a) Harper Perennial's fiftieth anniversary.
(b) Simon and Schuster's annual gala.
(c) The Pen/Faulkner Awards.
(d) The Red Cross Ball.

4. What kind of chairs does Gay dread having to sit in?
(a) Wingback chairs.
(b) Wooden chairs.
(c) Chairs with arms or armrests that do not move.
(d) IKEA chairs.

5. Which holiday does Gay routinely spend with her extended family in Florida?
(a) Thanksgiving.
(b) Easter.
(c) Fourth of July.
(d) New Year's Eve.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Gay's first teaching job following her PhD program?

2. Why does Gay like to get tattoos?

3. Which of the following did one of Gay's controlling partners tell her not to do?

4. What is the name of the TV show Gay discusses in which participants gain and then lose weight?

5. Who is the host of Gay's favorite cooking show?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the period of Gay’s life when she drops out of Yale, why does she feel free?

2. What does Gay like about getting tattoos?

3. Why does Gay say she still watches reality television weight-loss shows even though she hates them?

4. How does Gay’s family reestablish contact with her after she moves to the west coast?

5. What is the difference between Gay’s two wardrobes?

6. What medical reason does Gay say is responsible for contestants on shows like The Biggest Loser gaining most of their weight back?

7. What are some of Gay’s challenges with air travel?

8. What did Gay say to the young, overweight woman in the dressing room whose mother was mistreating her and why was it important?

9. What type of eating disorder did Gay struggle with in addition to her compulsive overeating?

10. What kind of a job does Gay have while she is living in Phoenix?

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