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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. What was Francesca's response to finding out that her brother, Gregg, wasn't going to come home for the family session?

3. What is the medical condition that the doctor thinks Francesca may possibly have, so it will need to be monitored?

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

5. What kind of clothes is Susanna wearing that makes Hal say that she should find something else to wear?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What hasn't Grace told Gregg about the situation with Francesca in the hospital as she doesn't want to worry him?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does Francesca say the reasoning was behind her hiding her food in her room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Kessa seems to be a girl who is rarely in the company of friends or family, only when she has to be.

Part 1: Why do you think that Kessa is such a lonely girl?

Part 2: Do you think that Kessa should try to reach out more in her life?

Part 3: Do you think that having more friends would help Kessa be more healthy in her eating habits?

Essay Topic 3

Kessa begins to fail at her classes because of the eating disorder's hold on her.

Part 1: Why do you think Kessa doesn't care about being perfect in school?

Part 2: Do you think that Kessa's teachers could have helped her in some way?

Part 3: How do you think you would react if a friend of yours suddenly began to fail in school?

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