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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. What does Francesca answer when Sandy asks if she thinks about her weight?

2. What kind of jeans was Sandy Sherman wearing when Francesca first sees him in his office?

3. Francesca says that she's going to see Sandy because ___________ think she is losing too much weight.

4. Who is called a turkey during a conversation between some girls as they walked to a party?

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

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

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

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

5. When Francesca goes in for her appointment, although she is late, what is her weight at this time?

6. What is the story about therapy that Hal decides to share with Grace as they are trying to find help for Francesca?

7. Why is Dr. Gordon going to set Francesca up with an appointment to see Sandy Sherman?

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

9. Why does Dr. Gordon decide to put Francesca in the hospital after her next appointment?

10. What does Madame promise to Francesca after she notices her initial weight loss progress?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Kessa gets an IV for nutrition put into her, helping her to regain weight as she refuses to eat.

Part 1: Why do you think that Kessa doesn't believe she is close to death at this point?

Part 2: Do you think that Kessa understands the severity of her condition?

Part 3: Why do you think Kessa's only concern is that she might gain weight with the tube?

Essay Topic 2

Kessa is repulsed by Myrna's skinny body when she meets her in the hospital.

Part 1: Why do you think that Kessa is repulsed by how skinny Myrna is?

Part 2: Why do you think Kessa can't see that she is just as skinny as Myrna?

Part 3: How do you think being with other anorexics could affect Kessa? Is this helpful or harmful?

Essay Topic 3

Kessa's father tries to control her eating by telling her that she can't go to dance if she doesn't improve her eating habits.

Part 1: Why do you think that Kessa's father decides to threaten her and her eating habits?

Part 2: Do you think that this is an effective threat to make with Kessa? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you think Kessa's father should have responded to the situation with Kessa?

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