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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. After she cuts all of her hair off, what does Marya realize?

2. Even though she is still in recovery, what does she have to think hard about to break?

3. What does Marya tell her family about her recovery?

4. What does her husband do?

5. Why is this section called aftermath?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Interlude-November 5, 1996, what does Marya describe?

2. Slowly, what does Marya begin to think about her skinny looks?

3. How does Marya begin leading a double life in this section of the novel?

4. While at school, what does Marya begin to do to herself?

5. How does Marya's experience at Lowe House differ from Methodist Hospital?

6. What body systems do not work right as a result of Marya's disorders?

7. How does Marya attempt to trick the doctors, her parents, and her friends into thinking she is healthy?

8. What does Marya almost refuse to take?

9. To Marya, what were eating disorders an excuse for?

10. Why do Marya's bad habits with food quickly come back?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As the novel reaches its climax, Marya's weight plummets. How does the author use this information to build suspense and propel her plot along? What literary techniques does the author employ? Do you think he is successful?

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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