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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 Dr. K tell Cannie as she gets into the elevator in Chapter 7?

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

3. Where does Cannie wake up in Chapter 9?

4. What does Cannie's mother want to discuss when they are at the demonstration?

5. Where did Cannie get her dog from?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Cannie and Bruce have sex in his childhood bedroom?

2. At what point in the funeral service does Cannie "lose it" and why?

3. What does Cannie think is Dr. K's motivation for being nice to her after telling her she is pregnant?

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

5. Why did Cannie go to Princeton University?

6. Why is Andy not fond of Bruce?

7. When she returns to her childhood neighborhood, how does Cannie identify the homes owned by single parents?

8. What does Cannie think is ironic about the title of Bruce's column?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What sort of relationship does Cannie have with men, and why? Compare and contrast the male relationships in Cannie's life.

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

Cannie's relationship with her father has left many scars that affects her relationships with others. Discuss Cannie's relationship with her father and how his abandonment has affected her.

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