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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 3 The Actor's Part - Michigan (1989 - 1990).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Marya become extremely angry with a doctor?
(a) He is not listening to Jane.
(b) He is acting nonchalant.
(c) He reprimands Jane for her behavior.
(d) He fails to realize the threat Jane is under.

2. How did Mayra's parents use Mayra?
(a) To live out their own childhood dreams.
(b) To get money from their parents.
(c) To get money from the government.
(d) To manipulate each other.

3. Why does Marya believe that being wealth rather than poverty leads to being thin?
(a) Wealthy people enjoy more fun experiences.
(b) Poor people have poor diets.
(c) Poor people are born fat.
(d) Wealthy people can afford gym memberships and trainers.

4. What does Mayra's mother admit?
(a) She hates her daughter.
(b) Having Marya was a mistake.
(c) She wishes she could help Marya.
(d) She also used to throw up after eating.

5. Why has Marya decided to write her book?
(a) To make herself feel better about her problem.
(b) To make new friends.
(c) To create press for herself and the disease she faces.
(d) Will keep others from having her same experiences.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Marya tries to dream big, what do her parents tell her?

2. Growing up, how does Mayra feel in her body?

3. What does Mayra still struggle with?

4. What does Marya call her doctor in the book?

5. When Marya is ________ she becomes pregnant?

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