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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 Cannie find visiting Joy at the hospital in Chapter 19?

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

3. How old is Joy at the beginning of Chapter 20?

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

5. What magazine publishes Cannie's article?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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