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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. One of the theories that Dr. Gordon shares with Grace about the cause of anorexia is that the girl is afraid of ____________.

2. Grace tells Dr. Gordon that Francesca has always been the _________ child, the good one in the family.

3. What time does Hal end up setting the first appointment with the doctor for?

4. Francesca had been worried about __________ reaction to her stopping dance lessons, but nothing had happened.

5. What had almost made Francesca not come to her appointment at all when she was scheduled?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hal have to do in order to take Francesca to her first appointment with Dr. Smith the following Thursday?

2. From whom does Francesca get the advice to become thin and firm in order to look better?

3. What does Madame promise to Francesca after she notices her initial weight loss progress?

4. What is Grace's reaction when she begins to see the changes in Francesca's body one day?

5. What does the doctor threaten to do if Francesca cannot get her weight under control again?

6. What is Francesca's responsibility when it comes to her appointments with Dr. Smith?

7. What does Francesca do after her father makes her eat lamb chops for dinner that evening?

8. What is the story about therapy that Hal decides to share with Grace as they are trying to find help for Francesca?

9. What makes Francesca's mother frightened for the health of her daughter at the start of this section?

10. Why does Dr. Gordon decide to put Francesca in the hospital after her next appointment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Kessa gets an IV for nutrition put into her, helping her to regain weight as she refuses to eat.

Part 1: Why do you think that Kessa doesn't believe she is close to death at this point?

Part 2: Do you think that Kessa understands the severity of her condition?

Part 3: Why do you think Kessa's only concern is that she might gain weight with the tube?

Essay Topic 2

Within Kessa's family are people who all seem to have their own problems and worries, leaving little time for Kessa.

Part 1: Do you think it's possible for everyone in a family to always get the time they need?

Part 2: Describe the ways in which the characters in the family have their own problems and distractions.

Part 3: How do you think the family could have worked together to help Kessa with her problem?

Essay Topic 3

Kessa is manipulative as well in her situation, vomiting her food when she cannot get out of eating with her family.

Part 1: Why do you think that Kessa must vomit in order to rid herself of food?

Part 2: Do you think that you would be able to purge if you were in Kessa's situation?

Part 3: How do you think Kessa's father could have stopped her? Or would there be no way to stop her from getting rid of her food?

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