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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Breathers?

2. Who does Rachel see at This Show Sucks?

3. What does Rachel tell Mrs. Schwebel about her food?

4. What bread does Rachel envision Miriam as?

5. Who is Zoe?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Rachel feel about her faith?

2. What does Rachel's therapist suggest she do for 3 months?

3. Who is Miriam?

4. What does Miriam invite Rachel to her house for?

5. How many women has Rachel slept with?

6. Who invites Rachel to the movies?

7. What does Rachel decide after Miriam makes her an ice cream sundae?

8. What did Rachel's mother instill in her?

9. Where does Jace invite Rachel to after This Show Sucks?

10. Who is Jace Evans?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you explore how Rachel's relationship with her mother changes throughout the novel. What causes it to change, and how does it impact Rachel?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore Rachel's desire to be cared for by a mother. Why is Rachel so desperate for the love of a mother? What are the characteristic of her ideal mother, and how does this fantasy differ from her actual mother?

Essay Topic 3

Healing from eating disorder and mental illness is at the heart of this novel. Analyze how the author develops and strengthens the theme of healing through the plot and characters.

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