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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What excuse does Francesca give for not wanting to talk to her father after he talks to Dr. Smith?
(a) Stomachache.
(b) Homework.
(c) Dance lessons.
(d) Headache.

2. What had Francesca promised her parents she would do if she was coming home from a party alone?
(a) Walk.
(b) Call them for a ride.
(c) Take a cab.
(d) Nothing.

3. What does the therapist tell Hal that he does not have available for their schedule?
(a) An appointment for a few months.
(b) Night appointments.
(c) A shorter time block.
(d) A long time block.

4. What was Dr. Gordon thinking would happen to Francesca as Grace called her on the phone?
(a) She wasn't that sick.
(b) She was going to fight too much.
(c) She was a confused kid.
(d) She was going to die.

5. How many times per week does Dr. Smith want to see Francesca in his office for her treatment?
(a) Once.
(b) Three times.
(c) Four times.
(d) Twice.

6. Hal says the Dr. Waldman doesn't treat an ear or a lung or a leg. He treats _________.
(a) Children.
(b) Families.
(c) Head disorders.
(d) People.

7. What had almost made Francesca not come to her appointment at all when she was scheduled?
(a) Food vendors.
(b) Stubbornness.
(c) A fainting spell.
(d) School assignment.

8. After the audition, Francesca believes she did better than anyone else because she was ___________.
(a) Quieter.
(b) Faster.
(c) Better.
(d) Thinner.

9. Francesca is clear that she doesn't want to talk about her ____________ when she first meets with Sandy.
(a) Weight.
(b) Brother.
(c) Father.
(d) Sister.

10. What does Sandy Sherman ask Francesca to call him when they are in his office?
(a) Sherman.
(b) Sandy.
(c) Dr. Sherman.
(d) Shermy.

11. What did Dr. Gordon want to do to Francesca when she saw the defiance on Francesca's face?
(a) Slap her.
(b) Laugh.
(c) Cry.
(d) Lecture her.

12. What does Madame tell Francesca to stay in order to be a dancer?
(a) Modest.
(b) Happy.
(c) Quiet.
(d) Slim.

13. Who does Francesca discover has moved around the things in her room, which upsets her to see?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her mother.
(c) The cleaning lady.
(d) Her sister.

14. What does Sandy test Francesca on when she is getting her coffee ready at the office?
(a) Lemon.
(b) Cream.
(c) Sugar.
(d) Honey.

15. What does Francesca suddenly feel is too dirty and something that needs to be avoided in the morning?
(a) Her toothbrush.
(b) The kitchen.
(c) Toilet.
(d) Her bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name that Francesca gives to Sandy Sherman when they are introducing each other?

2. Where was Francesca feeling pain in her body, though the triumph she felt worked to dull this pain?

3. What is the name that Francesca chooses for herself as she begins to make plans to lose weight?

4. What does Grace say that Francesca had said was the reason behind her initial weight loss?

5. While the girls are at the barre, the girls point and ___________ as Madame keeps time for the dancers.

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