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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mayra realize that she does not like to be touched?
(a) She tries to dislike being touched because she yearns for it so much.
(b) She does not like for people to get close to her.
(c) She was sexually abused.
(d) She becomes fearful when she is touched.

2. Marya goes to the doctor complaining of ________________.
(a) Her social life.
(b) Intense sweating.
(c) Headaches and backaches.
(d) Her anxiety.

3. As a girl, how did Marya react to the way she was treating her body?
(a) She became isolated from others.
(b) She showed no sorrow.
(c) She hated herself for treating her body poorly.
(d) She became depressed.

4. When Marya turns seven, where does her father plan to take her?
(a) To California.
(b) To Minnesota.
(c) To Teaxs.
(d) To New York City.

5. To Marya, what goes hand and hand with being rich or wealthy?
(a) Being thin.
(b) Being healthy.
(c) Being Beauitful.
(d) Having fun.

6. 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 thinks its wonderful.
(d) She feels insecure.

7. Why does Marya believe that being wealth rather than poverty leads to being thin?
(a) Poor people are born fat.
(b) Wealthy people can afford gym memberships and trainers.
(c) Poor people have poor diets.
(d) Wealthy people enjoy more fun experiences.

8. What is her current weight?
(a) 105 pounds.
(b) 135 pounds.
(c) 115 pounds.
(d) 150 pounds.

9. After moving to Minnesota, what does Marya often use to calm her nerves?
(a) She takes her mother's medication.
(b) She gets massages.
(c) She tries to pray to calm herslef.
(d) Spends time with her grandmother.

10. Many girls in the Interlochen community supported Marya's ______.
(a) Wish to control her eating.
(b) Desires to become a great actress.
(c) Ability to become an amazing writer.
(d) Lack of confidence.

11. During 1989, Marya is accepted at ________.
(a) The Arts Academy of Michigan.
(b) An arts camp.
(c) An early program for a university.
(d) Interlochen.

12. Where does Marya convince her parents to send her?
(a) Florida.
(b) California.
(c) Louisiana.
(d) New York.

13. What does Mayra still struggle with?
(a) Her eating disorders.
(b) Her insomnia.
(c) Her feelings.
(d) Her parents.

14. What does Marya call her doctor in the book?
(a) Dokter Freud.
(b) A kind soul.
(c) Her BFF.
(d) A good mentor.

15. Who does Marya often compare herself to in the book?
(a) The Red Queen from Alice in Wonderland.
(b) The Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland.
(c) Alice from Alice in Wonderland.
(d) The Hare from Alice in Wonderland.

Short Answer Questions

1. What influenced Marya's eating habits?

2. Instead of focusing on getting better, what does Mayra practice while at Methodist's Treatment center?

3. What happens to people that have not eaten in a long time or have not eaten properly?

4. What does Marya have to live with everyday?

5. To calm herself when she is alone at home after school, what does Marya do at first?

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