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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. About how much weight has Cannie lost by Chapter 19?

2. What physical activity does Cannie do every night in Chapter 13?

3. How old is Dr. K?

4. How many weeks premature is Cannie's baby?

5. What magazine publishes Cannie's article?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Cannie agree with Adrian's assessment that she will be a good mother?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discuss the effect of the point of view on the novel. Discuss how it would have been different if the story was told from another perspective.

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