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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Interlude - November 5, 1996.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In a ballet class, what does four-year-old Mayra feel about her own body?
(a) She fits in with them.
(b) It is awesome.
(c) It is different than the other little girls.
(d) She is not as coordinated.

2. What does food do for many people?
(a) Makes them fat.
(b) Nurtures them.
(c) Makes people feel calmer and nurtured.
(d) Makes them feel very calm.

3. Growing up, how does Mayra feel in her body?
(a) She feels good about herself until someone puts her down.
(b) She does not feel like one with herself.
(c) She feels insecure.
(d) She thinks its wonderful.

4. How do Marya's parents see her?
(a) A troubled girl.
(b) As a little girl, not a woman.
(c) As a misfit.
(d) As a woman.

5. Instead of going to school, how does Marya spend her time?
(a) Reading her books at home.
(b) Reading articles on the internet.
(c) She goes to her grandparents' house.
(d) With her parents and work.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is bulimia more realistic than anorexia?

2. What does aftermath mean?

3. What influenced Marya's eating habits?

4. During her ninth grade year, Marya's bulimia and drug use combine to cause what?

5. When Marya turns seven, where does her father plan to take her?

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