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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 is the name of the therapist that Grace and Hal decide to take Francesca to at first?

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

3. What is the name that Francesca gives to Sandy Sherman when they are introducing each other?

4. What time does Hal end up setting the first appointment with the doctor for?

5. Grace tells Dr. Gordon that Francesca has always been the _________ child, the good one in the family.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Kessa's dad seems angry that anorexia isn't a disease that can be cured easily.

Part 1: Why do you think that Kessa's dad responded in the way that he did?

Part 2: Do you think that anorexia is a disease which can be cured entirely? What are some obstacles to complete recovery?

Part 3: Why didn't Kessa's mom react with anger in the same way as Kessa's father did?

Essay Topic 2

Kessa sees herself as a monster in the beginning, pinching her fat and trying to become skinnier and skinnier.

Part 1: Why do you think Kessa sees herself as a monster?

Part 2: Why do you think that Kessa turns away from her original name of Francesca?

Part 3: Do you think that a better family life would have helped Kessa avoid anorexia? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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