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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 eat with Jace Evans?

2. What does the narrator eat for breakfast?

3. What does Rachel tell Mrs. Schwebel about her food?

4. How does Rachel feel about Ana?

5. Why does Rachel eat only protein bars for two days?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Ayala?

2. What did Rachel's mother instill in her?

3. What does Rachel want from Ana?

4. What does Rachel decide after Miriam makes her an ice cream sundae?

5. How many women has Rachel slept with?

6. Who is Ofer?

7. What is the Golden Dragon?

8. Who invites Rachel to the movies?

9. Why does Rachel buy a long black dress?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you explore the relationship between Rachel and her mother. What is the nature of this relationship, and how does it impact Rachel?

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 analyzing how Rachel's self confidence shifts throughout the novel. Explore what of her distorted beliefs and perspectives shift and the impact of that transformation.

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