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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. Where did the girls invite Francesca to go after the ballet class was over in the beginning of the story?

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

3. What did Francesca do in response to her father's continuing to watch over her as she ate meals?

4. What does Francesca begin to count when she gets up in the morning, barking at herself?

5. What does Madame say is the most important thing a dancer needs in order to be a professional?

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 is Grace's reaction when she begins to see the changes in Francesca's body one day?

3. Why does Dr. Waldman become mad when he examines Francesca at her father's request?

4. How does Dr. Smith intend to build a relationship with Francesca during their sessions together?

5. Describe what Francesca looks like when the story begins.

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

7. How does Francesca make her mother think that she ate later one evening, even though she really did not?

8. What does Grace find out when she takes Francesca for another doctor's appointment as a follow up?

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

10. What makes Francesca uncomfortable at the party that she and Julia go to one night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many people in Kessa's life feel they are to blame for her troubles or they are looking for someone to blame.

Part 1: Why do some of the people in Kessa's family feel they are to blame for her eating troubles?

Part 2: Why do some of the people in Kessa's family want to find someone else to blame for Kessa's weight loss?

Part 3: Do you think that anyone is to blame for Kessa's weight loss? More than one person? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Kessa seems to be ignored in her family, according to her experience and to the way the family session goes.

Part 1: Why do you think Kessa is often ignored in her family?

Part 2: Do you think that every family has one person who is not given enough attention?

Part 3: How do you think the family could have helped to bring more attention onto Kessa?

Essay Topic 3

Within Kessa's family are people who all seem to have their own problems and worries, leaving little time for Kessa.

Part 1: Do you think it's possible for everyone in a family to always get the time they need?

Part 2: Describe the ways in which the characters in the family have their own problems and distractions.

Part 3: How do you think the family could have worked together to help Kessa with her problem?

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