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

2. Who is Maxi Ryder?

3. What was Cannie primarily doing at her internship until she stood up for herself?

4. What animal does Tanya like to decorate with?

5. What do Cannie and Maxi talk about in the bathroom?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why did Cannie go to Princeton University?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how Weiner's writing style affects the novel. What is the tone of the novel?

Essay Topic 3

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".

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