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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 film is Maxi Ryder publicizing?

2. What do Bruce and Cannie do in Bruce's bedroom in Chapter 5?

3. Where is the demonstration taking place?

4. What worried Cannie about Dr. Blum?

5. How long was Cannie's newspaper internship?

Short Essay Questions

1. As a teenager, how did Cannie deal with her father's emotional absence?

2. What analogy does Cannie make to her father being a passenger on a bus or train?

3. Why was Cannie irritated when Bruce told her she should be happy that her mother was gay and in a relationship?

4. What does Tanya do shortly after Cannie is informed of her relationship with Ann?

5. What does Ann suggest is the real reason Cannie is upset about Bruce's article?

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

7. What does Samantha say is the "law of the universe" when describing Cannie's feelings for Bruce?

8. Describe Cannie Shapiro.

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

10. What is revealed to have caused Cannie to seek therapy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Many of Cannie's actions are a reflection of her feelings for Bruce. Discuss the character of Bruce Guberman and how he affects Cannie's life.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the primary characters of the novel "Good in Bed". Discuss the following:

a) How are men portrayed in the novel (i.e. Cannie's father, Bruce, Dr. K, Steve)?

b) How are women portrayed in the novel (i.e. Cannie, Sam, Anne, Tanya)?

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