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

2. Why does Mayra realize that she does not like to be touched?

3. What doctor will not help Marya at Methodist?

4. Marya's mother thinks __________ is responsible for Marya's eating disorder.

5. When was the first Interlude of the book written?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Marya looks at her file, what does she see?

2. What does Marya realize about the girl's folder?

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

4. When was the interlude to the book written?

5. Why is Marya writing this novel?

6. Why is a school for the arts an easy place to hide an eating disorder?

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

8. What action gets the story moving quickly?

9. What actions affect Marya while growing up?

10. Why does Marya decide to switch from bulimia to anorexia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do anorexics justify what they are doing to their bodies? How did Marya justify her actions? Jane? Marya's mother?

Essay Topic 2

Disconnection with the mind and body is a theme that continually occurs throughout the novel. Give three examples of where and when Marya feels disconnected. Be sure to explain the circumstances.

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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