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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 3 The Actor's Part - Michigan (1989 - 1990).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Many girls in the Interlochen community supported Marya's ______.
(a) Wish to control her eating.
(b) Lack of confidence.
(c) Ability to become an amazing writer.
(d) Desires to become a great actress.

2. What does the introduction to the story show?
(a) Eating disorders are not real disorders.
(b) Eating disorders are easily managed.
(c) Most people have an eating disorder.
(d) Anorexia has serious consequences.

3. When Marya tries to dream big, what do her parents tell her?
(a) All of her dreams will come true.
(b) She can be whatever she wants.
(c) To be more realistic.
(d) To keep dreaming.

4. In Marya's opinion, what does the American Dream prompt women to do?
(a) Deny weight problems.
(b) Hate themselves.
(c) Lose weight to be successful.
(d) Create unrealistic expectations.

5. What does Marya believe about her body?
(a) It is a costume.
(b) It is awful.
(c) It is wonderful.
(d) It will change when she is older.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Jane and Marya meet?

2. Instead of going to school, how does Marya spend her time?

3. What does Mayra's mother admit?

4. Growing up, how does Mayra feel in her body?

5. What does Marya think will happen to Jane before she gets to the hospital?

(see the answer key)

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