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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 is Rachel most angry at for her weight gain?

2. How does Rachel feel when someone noticed her weight gain?

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

4. What snack did Rachel always want to eat as a kid?

5. What does Mrs. Schwebel ask Rachel to do while in her home?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Rachel get fired?

2. Why does Rachel call in sick to work?

3. What is Rachel terrified of?

4. What snack did Rachel really want to try when she was a kid?

5. Why is Rachel asked to leave Shabbat?

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

7. Why does Rachel feel bad about wearing an all-black outfit for Miriam?

8. Who comes to Rachel's desk at work in Chapter 40?

9. What major style change does Rachel make after her second Shabbat with Miriam's family?

10. Who gets Rachel fired?

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

Rachel experiences both physical and emotional changes throughout the novel. In what ways does Rachel change and in what ways does she remain the same? How do these changes reflect her emotional healing?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore Rachel's comedy career. What is her relationship to comedy and stand-up? In what ways is this hobby beneficial to her?

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