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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Chapters 30 - 41).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which celebrity does Gay criticize for her financial stake in Weight Watchers and public approach to weight loss?
(a) Jennifer Lawrence.
(b) Ava DuVernay.
(c) Kathy Bates.
(d) Oprah Winfrey.

3. Who transferred to the same university Gay went to for her PhD?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her partner.
(c) Her cousin.
(d) Her best friend.

4. How long did Gay stay on the recumbent bike when she was trying to outlast the thin woman next to her?
(a) 20 minutes.
(b) 90 minutes.
(c) 60 minutes.
(d) 35 minutes.

5. What is Gay's reaction when people try to shame her for being fat?
(a) She is devastated.
(b) She is scared.
(c) She is motivated to lose weight.
(d) She feels rage and gets stubborn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gay says her lost years began with a specific thing. What was it?

2. What did Gay tell the crying young girl in the dressing room?

3. How old is Gay at the time she writes Hunger?

4. What was Gay's first job after finishing her MA in Creative Writing?

5. What does Gay often do after a session with her personal trainer?

(see the answer key)

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