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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Francesca says that she's going to see Sandy because ___________ think she is losing too much weight.
(a) Her doctors.
(b) Her friends.
(c) Her parents.
(d) Her ballet teachers.

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

4. What does Madame say is the most important thing a dancer needs in order to be a professional?
(a) Healthy foods.
(b) A skinny torso.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Determination.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Francesca is thinking to herself as she is walking home, thinking to herself that __________ comes not from food, but from will.

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

3. How much does Sandy ask Francesca to gain in terms of weight so that she can stay out of the hospital?

4. What does Dr. Smith reveal to Francesca's dad when he calls to check on her progress in the therapy?

5. Hal begins to think that maybe Francesca needs a good old-fashioned ________ doctor, so he schedules her to see Dr. Waldman.

Short Essay Questions

1. When Francesca does not show up for one of her appointments with Sandy Sherman, what does Sandy call her to say?

2. What does Francesca do after her father makes her eat lamb chops for dinner that evening?

3. What does Sandy say will happen if Francesca misses another appointment with him?

4. What does Dr. Gordon do in order to be more vigilant about monitoring Francesca and her weight?

5. Why does Francesca's dad become angry with Dr. Smith when he tries to call him?

6. What has happened to Francesca's grades in school at this point of the story?

7. What is Francesca's responsibility when it comes to her appointments with Dr. Smith?

8. What does Hal begin to realize about Francesca when he continues to watch what she eats and she continues to lose weight?

9. What makes Francesca's mother frightened for the health of her daughter at the start of this section?

10. Why does Francesca panic along the way to the doctor's appointment, arriving forty-five minutes late as a result?

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