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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dr. K think about Bruce's article?
(a) That it is honest and thoughtful.
(b) That it is sensitive and well-articulated.
(c) That it is spiteful and immature.
(d) That it is mean-spirited.

2. What does Cannie admire about Bruce's father?
(a) He treats his wife like a queen.
(b) He is rich.
(c) He's very intelligent.
(d) He enjoys spending time with his family.

3. Who is Lily?
(a) A woman Cannie sits next to.
(b) A co-worker.
(c) A high school friend.
(d) A receptionist.

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

5. Where did Cannie get her dog from?
(a) From a pet store.
(b) From a shelter.
(c) From Bruce.
(d) From some colleagues.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Cannie's father return after having left his family?

2. Where does Cannie meet Samantha after leaving her weight loss group meeting?

3. Who does Cannie write an email to, describing her Thanksgiving?

4. What is Cannie's mother's name?

5. What film is Maxi Ryder publicizing?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are Cannie's hopes for her interview with Jane Sloan?

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

5. Why is Bruce waiting for Cannie when she returns to her apartment at the end of the weekend?

6. Why is Andy not fond of Bruce?

7. While being kept at a distance by Bruce and his friends at the reception, what does Cannie realize is her 'in' with Bruce?

8. What does Cannie's mother want her to do in Chapter 7?

9. What makes Cannie impatient at the weight loss group meeting?

10. What support is expressed for Bruce's Moxie article in Chapter 3?

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