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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. What word does Gay object to that is commonly used to refer to the national spike in obesity?
(a) Pandemic.
(b) Epidemic.
(c) Tipping Point.
(d) Outrage.

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

3. Which of the following eating disorders does Gay watch a Nightline program about?
(a) Compulsive overeating.
(b) Anorexia.
(c) Bulimia.
(d) Wasting syndrome.

4. Which individual winner of The Biggest Loser does Gay discuss at length?
(a) Micheline Lewis.
(b) Jennifer Steele.
(c) Kendra May.
(d) Rachel Frederickson.

5. Where was Gay's first teaching job following her PhD program?
(a) University of Scranton.
(b) Yale University.
(c) Eastern Illinois University.
(d) Northwestern University.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which part of Gay's body is stronger as a result of her difficulty with standard-size seating?

2. Which magazine did Gay have to do a professional photo shoot for?

3. Which celebrity does Gay criticize for her financial stake in Weight Watchers and public approach to weight loss?

4. What kind of cooking does Gay most enjoy?

5. How does Gay say she presented in relationships with women?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gay like about getting tattoos?

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

3. What are some of Gay’s challenges with air travel?

4. What significance did letting her best friend paint her thumbnail have for Gay?

5. In the period of Gay’s life when she drops out of Yale, why does she feel free?

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

7. How does Gay characterize her relationship with Jon?

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

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

10. Why does Gay do extensive research on restaurants before she goes out to eat?

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