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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of the theories that Dr. Gordon shares with Grace about the cause of anorexia is that the girl is afraid of ____________.
(a) Swimsuits.
(b) Their parents.
(c) Growing up.
(d) Boys.

2. Francesca believes she looks ___________ when she looks in the mirror, in response to her father's opinion.
(a) Fat.
(b) Healthy.
(c) Above average.
(d) Fine.

3. What role does Francesca remember playing when she used to play childhood games with her friends?
(a) Princess.
(b) Maid.
(c) Queen.
(d) Witch.

4. What were the words that Madame uttered that Francesca hoped where meant for her?
(a) Better luck next time.
(b) Good job.
(c) Well done.
(d) Perfection.

5. Who do Grace and Hal believe to be the perfect child, always neat and out of trouble?
(a) Gregg.
(b) Susanna.
(c) Francesca.
(d) None of their children.

6. Where does Madame ask to speak with Francesca the week after she loses a few pounds?
(a) A bank.
(b) A pretzel vendor.
(c) The street.
(d) Health food store.

7. What does Dr. Gordon feel is too dangerous so Francesca needs to be put into a hospital?
(a) Fainting spells.
(b) Low blood pressure.
(c) Uncoordination.
(d) Her body temperature.

8. On what holiday did Madame end up kicking other dancers out of the class, frightening Francesca?
(a) Columbus Day.
(b) Valentine's Day.
(c) Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
(d) President's Day.

9. What color of leotard does Madame wear when Francesca is looking at her in the mirror as she danced?
(a) Black.
(b) Brown.
(c) White.
(d) Pink.

10. What had Francesca eaten for lunch in the time before her next appointment?
(a) Cottage cheese and melon.
(b) A package of yogurt.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Coffee.

11. Hal decides that it's time to have a _____________ with Francesca so that they can get her healthy again.
(a) Vacation.
(b) Session.
(c) Talk with the school.
(d) Firm hand.

12. What kind of jeans was Sandy Sherman wearing when Francesca first sees him in his office?
(a) White.
(b) Black.
(c) Black.
(d) Purple.

13. What does Francesca begin to count when she gets up in the morning, barking at herself?
(a) Her teeth.
(b) Ribs.
(c) The minutes until school.
(d) The pushups she can do.

14. What is the name that Francesca chooses for herself as she begins to make plans to lose weight?
(a) Cessie.
(b) Kessa.
(c) Tessa.
(d) Nesca.

15. Who does Hal immediately accuse of being late, though she is not late at all?
(a) Francesca.
(b) Dr. Smith.
(c) Grace.
(d) The receptionist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What magazine does Francesca buy in order to find pictures by which to compare her progress as she loses weight?

2. Hal believed that a therapist did have a vested interest in the outcome of his patients - when it came to the __________.

3. What was the emotion that Grace never had, leaving that emotion to her husband to show?

4. How many appointments did Francesca end up keeping with Dr. Smith during her therapy?

5. What band was playing at a high volume at the party when Francesca arrived with the other girls?

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