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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. Who is Adrian Stadt?

2. What is Cannie told will be harder to do as a single mother?

3. What is Cannie's due date?

4. At Thanksgiving dinner, who does Lucy announce having found?

5. What name does Cannie use to make an appointment with her father?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kindness does Dr. K show Cannie in Chapter 14?

2. What preparations for the baby are being made by Cannie in Chapter 13?

3. What is Bruce's reason for not acknowledging Cannie's pregnancy, and how does Cannie respond?

4. What does Cannie wonder about Dr. K after receiving a care package from him?

5. What becomes Cannie's daily routine in Chapter 18?

6. What bad news does Cannie receive in Chapter 18?

7. What decision does Cannie make about her pregnancy in Chapter 11?

8. What amazes Cannie about the woman leading the meditation class?

9. How does Cannie feel about Bruce at the end of the novel?

10. Who does Cannie turn to for help in Chapter 19?

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

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

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.

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