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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 does Dr. K say Cannie reminds him of?

2. What does Cannie compare the feeling of her baby moving to?

3. Who does Cannie call for advice about Adrian?

4. What does Cannie tell Dr. K she wants to write?

5. Where do Dr. K and Cannie go to shop?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Cannie greet the new year at the end of the novel?

5. In Chapter 19, Cannie writes for the first time since Joy was born - what does she write about?

6. What good news does Cannie receive from Maxi Ryder?

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

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

9. What is the topic of Bruce's April Moxie column?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

In Bruce's article, he discusses the societal norms associated with weight and body type. How do these societal norms become an issue for Cannie in her life?

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