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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts V and VI (Chapters 63 - 88).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At her heaviest, which medical category did Gay fit into?
(a) Super morbidly obese.
(b) Overweight.
(c) Obese.
(d) Super obese.

2. How old was Gay when she experienced her life-defining trauma?
(a) 12 years old.
(b) 8 years old.
(c) 6 years old.
(d) 17 years old.

3. How much money does the grand prize winner on The Biggest Loser receive?
(a) $250,000.
(b) $5 million.
(c) $1 million.
(d) $100,000.

4. What is the name of the TV show Gay discusses in which participants gain and then lose weight?
(a) Extreme Athletic Makeover.
(b) Can't Stay Fat.
(c) Fit to Fat to Fit.
(d) A Personal Trainer's Hell.

5. What simple but significant gesture does Gay's best friend make as the two drink wine in a hotel room?
(a) She puts lipstick on Gay.
(b) She paints her fingernail pink.
(c) She does Gay's hair.
(d) She sings Gay a song.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does Gay object to that is commonly used to refer to the national spike in obesity?

2. According to Gay, statistics say that what percentage of Americans are obese?

3. Which individual winner of The Biggest Loser does Gay discuss at length?

4. How old was Gay when she started boarding school?

5. What kind of cooking does Gay most enjoy?

(see the answer key)

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