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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. Francesca's refusal to see that she was sick might make her the sickest patient on the ward, which alarmed ________.

2. Gregg tells Francesca, though it might not have been a good idea, for her to get "________ and happy and out of the hospital on the double."

3. What does Lila think about Myrna after Francesca is done talking with her?

4. What is the name of the hospital in which Francesca is admitted and then hospitalized for a period of time?

5. What did Francesca answer when she was asked who Dr. Gordon was, immediately regretting her answer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hal start a fight about when he first talks with Susanna the night of her arrival?

2. What does Myrna laugh at when Francesca tells her about the food hiding incident?

3. What does Gregg say when Grace asks him to come home for a few days to see Francesca?

4. What does Francesca think about the way that her parents fawn over Susanna and Gregg?

5. What does Francesca tell Myrna that she wants to know about the hospital?

6. What happens to make Francesca sick when she is in the hospital?

7. What does Susanna have to say when she finds out that Gregg isn't coming home for the family meeting?

8. What is the observation that Grace makes when Susanna and Hal are fighting with each other?

9. Who does Sandy include in the 'trio' as he calls a group when he is talking with Francesca in the hospital?

10. What does Francesca feel about the way she looks when she looks in the mirror?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Within Kessa's family are people who all seem to have their own problems and worries, leaving little time for Kessa.

Part 1: Do you think it's possible for everyone in a family to always get the time they need?

Part 2: Describe the ways in which the characters in the family have their own problems and distractions.

Part 3: How do you think the family could have worked together to help Kessa with her problem?

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