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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 Cannie tell Samatha when they meet in Chapter 4?

2. What do the scales at the weight loss center make Cannie feel like?

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

4. What does Cannie's father do for a living?

5. What did Cannie's brother find in her mother's bathroom?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what happens on Cannie's date with Steve.

2. Who does Cannie say has been telling her not to contact Bruce anymore?

3. As a child, which unlikely person did Cannie turn to to find out news about her father?

4. Why did Cannie go to Princeton University?

5. Describe how writing was an escape for Cannie in college.

6. What is Cannie's relationship with her father?

7. What is the irony of Andy being married to Ellen?

8. What influence does Cannie believe Bruce's upbringing has had on him?

9. Why is Andy not fond of Bruce?

10. What does Maxi say she and Cannie have in common?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cannie's family issues are a prominent theme in the novel. Discuss Cannie's family history and what family issues she deals with currently in the narrative.

Essay Topic 2

Jennifer Weiner, the author of "Good in Bed", is a noted chick lit author. Discuss the novels written by Weiner and outline what elements can be found amongst all her novels, including "Good in Bed".

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Cannie's personal journey. Outline where she started to where she ended up and how she got there.

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