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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 Cannie make a list of to buy?

2. Why didn't Cannie's father tell his family where he was going when he left years ago?

3. Where does Adrian suggest he and Cannie drive to?

4. Who does Cannie call for advice about Adrian?

5. What does Dr. K buy for Nifkin?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What happens in the bathroom between Cannie and Bruce's girlfriend?

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

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

7. What arrangements does Cannie make at work in preparation for her baby?

8. How does Cannie respond to the fact that Bruce has not tried to contact her in Chapter 11?

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

10. What is causing Cannie depression in Chapter 13?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The protagonist, Cannie, struggles with her body image a great deal throughout the novel. Discuss Cannie's body image issues, as well as why she struggles with these issues.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the conclusion of "Good in Bed". Were you satisfied with the ending? Do you feel that Cannie has succeeded in changing her life for the better? Are there any unanswered questions that you wish could have been resolved?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Weiner's use of foreshadowing in "Good in Bed".

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