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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. Who called Miriam a slut?

2. What does Miriam insinuate about two women being together?

3. Who does Rachel feel has never really known her?

4. Why does Rachel go to Bed Bath & Beyond?

5. What does Rachel consider telling Miriam about one day?

Short Essay Questions

1. What gift does Rachel give Miriam before she leaves for Shabbat?

2. Who teaches Rachel about "soul aesthetic"?

3. What does Miriam say would happen if her parents knew she liked girls?

4. Where does Rachel find the clay figure after getting her hair cut?

5. How is Rachel's eating at this point in the novel (Chapters 56-63)?

6. Why is Rachel asked to leave Shabbat?

7. What does Rachel tell Dr. Mahjoub ruined her life?

8. What does Rachel keep asking Miriam on their second date?

9. Why does Rachel regret wearing a suit to Shabbat?

10. What food does Rachel go out to buy for herself and Miriam?

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 restrictive eating regimen. In what ways do her eating habits signal that she has an unhealthy relationship to food?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore Rachel's detox from her mother. Why does Rachel decide to take a break from her mother, and how does it impact her?

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