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

2. What color was the barre when Francesca dreamed of being with Madame that night after the party?

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

4. How many classes does Francesca say that she is taking every week, which makes someone else think she's going to become a professional?

5. What is making Francesca cold when she is sitting in Dr. Smith's office, as he is quick to point out?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Francesca do after ballet class when the rest of the girls want to go get burgers to eat?

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

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

8. When Francesca has a bad dream the night after the party, what promise does she make to herself?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Kessa begins to fail at her classes because of the eating disorder's hold on her.

Part 1: Why do you think Kessa doesn't care about being perfect in school?

Part 2: Do you think that Kessa's teachers could have helped her in some way?

Part 3: How do you think you would react if a friend of yours suddenly began to fail in school?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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