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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Chapters 30 - 41).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Gay prefer men's clothing during her twenties?
(a) People were less mean to her when she worse men's clothes.
(b) Men's clothes were cheaper to buy.
(c) People told her she looked better in men's clothes.
(d) It allowed her to hide her femininity.

2. How old was Gay when she experienced her life-defining trauma?
(a) 6 years old.
(b) 17 years old.
(c) 8 years old.
(d) 12 years old.

3. What did Gay's mother wear when she cooked?
(a) A checkered apron.
(b) A chef's hat.
(c) Latex gloves.
(d) A surgical mask.

4. Which individual winner of The Biggest Loser does Gay discuss at length?
(a) Kendra May.
(b) Rachel Frederickson.
(c) Jennifer Steele.
(d) Micheline Lewis.

5. At her heaviest, which medical category did Gay fit into?
(a) Obese.
(b) Overweight.
(c) Super morbidly obese.
(d) Super obese.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job did Gay's male partner during her PhD years do?

2. Which of the following eating disorders does Gay watch a Nightline program about?

3. What simple but significant gesture does Gay's best friend make as the two drink wine in a hotel room?

4. Which well-known writer asked Gay why she gets tattoos?

5. Why does Gay like to get tattoos?

(see the answer key)

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