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

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

3. For a long time, Gay only wore what kinds of clothes?
(a) Men's clothes.
(b) Skirts.
(c) Maxi dresses.
(d) Scrubs.

4. Gay often finds herself doing what in relationships?
(a) Yelling.
(b) Suggesting therapy.
(c) Apologizing.
(d) Walking out.

5. What was Gay finally able to gain through her writing?
(a) An apartment.
(b) Anger.
(c) Respect.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the first man Gay was in a relationship with during her PhD years?

2. Why did Gay prefer men's clothing during her twenties?

3. How long did Gay stay on the recumbent bike when she was trying to outlast the thin woman next to her?

4. Why does Gay have two wardrobes?

5. What is Gay's favorite cooking show?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Gay mean by what she calls Lane Bryant fat?

3. How does Gay feel when she looks at her friends’ social media posts about doing outdoorsy or athletic things?

4. What is the reason Gay gives for becoming a vegetarian?

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

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

7. Why does Gay eventually call her parents and go back home?

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

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

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

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