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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. While doing research for this book, Marya spoke to _____________.

2. When Marya tries to dream big, what do her parents tell her?

3. In a ballet class, what does four-year-old Mayra feel about her own body?

4. How old was Mayra when she became bulimic?

5. During 1989, Marya is accepted at ________.

Short Essay Questions

1. As Marya turns eight, what happens to her body?

2. What does Marya explain about anorexics and how their minds work?

3. What does Marya use besides bulimia to fill a void in her life?

4. As a child, how does Marya act when she is alone?

5. When Marya is about to leave for her new school, what does she feel?

6. What action gets the story moving quickly?

7. What details and statistics does Marya give in this section of the book?

8. What becomes a coincidence for Marya when she goes to Interlochen?

9. When a friend finally tells a school counselor about Marya's problem, how does Marya feel?

10. Why is Marya writing this novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do friends and family blind themselves to Marya's issues? Describe 5 instances in which they have expressed their ignorance. escribe 2 instances where people actually noticed Marya's issues.

Essay Topic 2

Compare Marya's relationship with her father to her relationship with her mother. How did the two use Marya to get what they wanted?

Essay Topic 3

Marya considers bulimics to be very passionate and filled with desires. They, in her opinion, are also weak and always give in. Do you agree or disagree with her statement? Does it makes sense to you?

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