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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 was beginning to appear on Francesca's body in order to keep her warm as the fat began to melt away?

2. What did Francesca end up eating when she was clinking around her glasses and dishes in the sink?

3. After the audition, Francesca believes she did better than anyone else because she was ___________.

4. What does Francesca say that everyone is doing to her when she arrives at Sandy Sherman's office?

5. What is the main meal at dinner when Francesca and her parents sit down together after ballet?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the joke Francesca's parents make when they are trying to choose a therapist for her?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Kessa is completely distracted by the presence of food, which causes her to be late for her doctor's appointment.

Part 1: How do you think an anorexic can be distracted by food? Is this possible?

Part 2: Do you think that Kessa wants to eat food? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think that anorexics might have troubles with food being around them?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Anorexia seems to be a disease that includes a number of rituals and ways in which the person controls their behavior.

Part 1: Why do you think rituals help Kessa feel like she's in control?

Part 2: Do you think Kessa's progression in anorexia was too fast? Or did the book portray it realistically?

Part 3: How do you think Kessa convinced herself that her rituals were okay?

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