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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. What does Rachel buy for Shabbat?

2. What does Rachel eat in a bathroom at a party?

3. What drink does Miriam order for herself and Rachel on their first date?

4. What does Miriam invite Rachel to?

5. Who does Dr. Mahjoub suggest Rachel take a break from?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rachel teach Miriam's family at dinner?

2. Who is Miriam?

3. How does the narrator curb her hunger?

4. What does Rachel's mother text her every day?

5. What is the Peppermint Plotz?

6. Who invites Rachel to the movies?

7. What kind of makeup does Rachel apply to Miriam?

8. What does Rachel's therapist suggest she do for 3 months?

9. Where in Miriam's house does Rachel stay?

10. How does Rachel feel about her faith?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you explore Rachel's experience with therapy. What does she think of therapy, or her therapist in particular? Is it ultimately helpful? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Healing from eating disorder and mental illness is at the heart of this novel. Analyze how the author develops and strengthens the theme of healing through the plot and characters.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore Rachel's relationship with Miriam. What is the nature of this relationship, and how does it impact Miriam?

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