Bridget Jones's Diary | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - New Year's Resolutions

1. How are the items on Bridget's "I Will" list similar to the items on her "I Will Not" list?

2. Review both of Bridget's New Year's resolution lists. What themes emerge from them?

3. What can the reader infer about Bridget's relationships with men by looking at her New Year's resolutions?

4. What problems do Bridget's New Year's resolutions address?

5. Describe how Bridget's "I Will" list may help her improve her life.

6. Identify the tone of the book as...
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