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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Bruce's magazine article about?
(a) Proposing marriage.
(b) Losing weight.
(c) Loving an overweight woman.
(d) Surviving a break-up.

2. What does Steve tell Cannie when they go out for dinner?
(a) That he already has a girlfriend.
(b) That he is gay.
(c) That he is married.
(d) That he just wants to be friends.

3. What does Jane order for lunch in Chapter 4?
(a) Lobster.
(b) Just lettuce.
(c) Spaghetti.
(d) Long Island iced tea and a bagel.

4. What city does the story take place in?
(a) New York.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Boston.

5. What did Cannie's father say would happen if she did not attend the school of his choice?
(a) She would never be successful.
(b) He would not pay her tuition fees.
(c) He would never speak to her again.
(d) He would disown her.

6. What did Cannie's brother find in her mother's bathroom?
(a) A stash of cash.
(b) Lingerie.
(c) Condoms.
(d) Greeting cards.

7. Who is Roberto?
(a) A publicist.
(b) An actor.
(c) An advertising executive.
(d) An agent.

8. Which of the following does Cannie's mother say they can do together if Cannie visits?
(a) Decorate the livingroom.
(b) Shop for shoes.
(c) Bake cookies.
(d) Garden.

9. What does Cannie hope to show Jane Sloan?
(a) Her latest magazine article.
(b) Her sister's headshots.
(c) A manuscript.
(d) A screenplay.

10. What does Dr. K speak to the weight loss group about?
(a) Portion control.
(b) Emotional eating.
(c) Nutrition.
(d) Binge eating.

11. In Chapter 7, why does Cannie say she can't eat?
(a) She has a date on the weekend.
(b) She has a new dress to fit into.
(c) She vomits whenever she tries.
(d) She is so busy that she has had no time to eat.

12. In Chapter 7, how long has it been since Cannie last saw Bruce?
(a) One month.
(b) Six weeks.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Three months.

13. Where does Cannie go to interview Maxi Ryder?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Boston.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) New York.

14. As a teenager, how did Cannie cope with her father being emotionally absent?
(a) By being tough and sarcastic.
(b) By abusing drugs and alcohol.
(c) By seeking male attention elsewhere.
(d) By being sweet and obedient to her mother.

15. How does Bruce describe dating a 'larger woman'?
(a) As an act of rebellion.
(b) As an act of charity.
(c) As an act of compassion.
(d) As an act of courage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of Bruce's latest article in Chapter 10?

2. Where do Cannie and Maxi go together in New York?

3. What school did Cannie's father insist she attend?

4. What would Lily rather suffer than being fat?

5. Why is Cannie told her interview with Maxi is canceled?

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