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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. Who used to come to stay with Myrna when her family member was in the hospital, though he/she was a 'wacko'?

2. What do the nurses in the ward call Francesca and others like her in the ward?

3. What was the snack that Francesca said was just too awful even look at, much less eat?

4. What had Francesca stolen the night before and had put into her drawer for safe keeping?

5. What does Francesca finally ask Lila when they are sitting together in their room?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Sandy Sherman warn Francesca's parents that she may do to them in the next few weeks?

3. What does Myrna think about people who have anorexia, revealing this to Francesca when they are talking?

4. What happens in the middle of the night to Francesca when she tries to get out of bed?

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

6. What does Myrna describe to Francesca, which makes Francesca feel like that's sort of a disgusting thought?

7. What does Susanna point out about her parents' relationship when she sees them together?

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

9. Who is Francesca's roommate when she is in the hospital? What is her roommate doing in the hospital?

10. What happens with Francesca which ends up getting her in trouble with the nurses?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Gregg, Kessa's brother, calls Kessa up, but does not come to see her in the hospital.

Part 1: Why do you think that Gregg decided not to come visit Kessa in the hospital?

Part 2: Do you think that Gregg should have come to see Kessa when she was in the hospital?

Part 3: How do you think Kessa and Gregg's relationship will change after the letter she writes to him?

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