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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 made Sandy Sherman a bit of an outsider when it came to the medical community?

2. What does Francesca's mother offer her to eat after she gets back from ballet class?

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

4. What band was playing at a high volume at the party when Francesca arrived with the other girls?

5. Grace thought to herself that if only motherhood was a job, but no, it was a position of ___________, in her mind.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Francesca afraid to speak to Dr. Smith when they are speaking privately, away from her parents?

3. What does the doctor threaten to do if Francesca cannot get her weight under control again?

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

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

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

7. What does Hal believe will make Francesca a bored skeleton if she continues to refuse to eat?

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

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

10. What does the letter that Grace receives from Susanna have to say about her future plans?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sandy Sherman is a different therapist who treats her differently than others Kessa has met.

Part 1: Why do you think Sandy and Kessa bonded almost immediately?

Part 2: Do you think that Sandy is a strong therapist in his methods? How could he be better?

Part 3: Why do you think that Sandy becomes someone that Kessa can trust?

Essay Topic 2

The disease that is anorexia is one that many people simply can not understand, which can make Kessa's story difficult to read.

Part 1: How do you feel about anorexia? Does it seem like a dangerous disease?

Part 2: Why do you think that anorexia is something that is a problem in society?

Part 3: How do you think society could help women and men avoid succumbing to eating disorders?

Essay Topic 3

When Kessa is admitted to the hospital, she tries to get her parents to come and take her home.

Part 1: Why do you think Kessa allowed herself to be hospitalized in the first place?

Part 2: Do you think that Kessa has control over her anorexia?

Part 3: Do you think that Kessa is trying to manipulate her parents when she begs to come home?

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