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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 is making Francesca cold when she is sitting in Dr. Smith's office, as he is quick to point out?

2. Hal believed that a therapist did have a vested interest in the outcome of his patients - when it came to the __________.

3. What does Sandy Sherman ask Francesca to call him when they are in his office?

4. What were the words that Madame uttered that Francesca hoped where meant for her?

5. Who is called a turkey during a conversation between some girls as they walked to a party?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sandy say will happen if Francesca misses another appointment with him?

2. When Francesca has a bad dream the night after the party, what promise does she make to herself?

3. What is the story about therapy that Hal decides to share with Grace as they are trying to find help for Francesca?

4. What is the joke Francesca's parents make when they are trying to choose a therapist for her?

5. What does Madame promise to Francesca after she notices her initial weight loss progress?

6. From whom does Francesca get the advice to become thin and firm in order to look better?

7. Why does Francesca's dad become angry with Dr. Smith when he tries to call him?

8. What does the letter that Grace receives from Susanna have to say about her future plans?

9. Why does Dr. Waldman become mad when he examines Francesca at her father's request?

10. What does Hal believe will make Francesca a bored skeleton if she continues to refuse to eat?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Kessa's father tries to control her eating by telling her that she can't go to dance if she doesn't improve her eating habits.

Part 1: Why do you think that Kessa's father decides to threaten her and her eating habits?

Part 2: Do you think that this is an effective threat to make with Kessa? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you think Kessa's father should have responded to the situation with Kessa?

Essay Topic 2

Within Kessa's family are people who all seem to have their own problems and worries, leaving little time for Kessa.

Part 1: Do you think it's possible for everyone in a family to always get the time they need?

Part 2: Describe the ways in which the characters in the family have their own problems and distractions.

Part 3: How do you think the family could have worked together to help Kessa with her problem?

Essay Topic 3

Many people in Kessa's life feel they are to blame for her troubles or they are looking for someone to blame.

Part 1: Why do some of the people in Kessa's family feel they are to blame for her eating troubles?

Part 2: Why do some of the people in Kessa's family want to find someone else to blame for Kessa's weight loss?

Part 3: Do you think that anyone is to blame for Kessa's weight loss? More than one person? Why?

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