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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 Mayra moves out of her parents' house, what does she stop doing?

2. How is Marya handling a job and school?

3. Whose instructions are not being followed?

4. What does Marya like about her body?

5. Whom does Marya ask to tell her if she has gained weight?

Short Essay Questions

1. What marks the point where Marya's life starts to fall apart again?

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

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

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

5. What does Marya wish that her husband would notice?

6. How does 1991 get off to a good start for Marya?

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

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

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

10. When does Marya's brother finally realize how thin Marya is?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, Marya searches for people who will love her, care for her, and understand her. How is her bulimia, anorexia, and sex addiction a call for her? Does she receive the help she needs too late?

Essay Topic 2

Mother/daughter relationships are unique to the people that participate in the relationship.

1) Describe Marya and her mother's relationship.

2) How do Marya and her mother effectively or ineffectively communicate with each other?

3) How could they have improved their relationship?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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