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

2. When Francesca realized that the tube bound her to the hospital, she began her _________ again.

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

4. Grace informs Susanna that Francesca still has the tube in her ____________, the hyperal that she wrote to Susanna about.

5. What were Lila and Francesca doing when Myrna came in with two lunch trays for them?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why won't Francesca talk to her brother about how angry she is with him?

2. What does Francesca do the second she arrives in the hospital ward and gets settled?

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

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

5. What does Sandy point out about the lack of attention that Francesca seems to experience in her family?

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

7. What happens when the worker brings Francesca a tray of food for one of her meals?

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

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

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

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

In the end, Kessa is released from the hospital, left to continue her weight gain on her own at home.

Part 1: Why do you think that Kessa was released from the hospital?

Part 2: Do you think that Kessa was ready to be released from the hospital?

Part 3: What do you think will happen to Kessa after she is home and dealing with her problems on her own?

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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