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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. Which of the following is NOT a theme in Bridget's lists?

2. Daniel has slept with so many women that he cannot even remember them. What does this tell the reader about him?

3. What does Bridget's birthday show the reader about her friends?

4. Bridget becomes worried that Daniel is cheating on her. This is an example of what?

5. What does Bridget decide about diets?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Identify the warning signs that Daniel does not want to take a mini-holiday with Bridget in June.

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

4. What do Bridget and her mum have an unspoken competition over in March?

5. Does the reality of Bridget's relationship with Daniel match her expectations of that relationship?

6. In June, the reader becomes more familiar with Daniel. Describe his character.

7. In March, how does Daniel's behavior toward Bridget foreshadow their future together?

8. Identify the tone of the book as set by Bridget's New Year's resolution lists.

9. What reason might Bridget have for not looking for a new job in April?

10. How does Bridget feel when she is questioned about her relationship status at the Turkey Curry Buffet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In April, Bridget and Jude briefly discuss Zen philosophy as a way to have "inner poise" and overcome obstacles. Bridget writes that if you are Zen, "instead of straining or becoming angry you should just relax and feel your way into the Flow and everything will work out."

Which of Bridget's character traits are at odds with the idea of Zen? How might those traits work against her?

Essay Topic 2

At the beginning of the book, Bridget writes that Daniel is a playboy. As the book progresses, Bridget runs into more and more women whom Daniel has hurt and forgotten. In July, Bridget realizes that Daniel has been cheating on her with Suki, a woman opposite of Bridget in every way.

Analyze Daniel's participation in the relationship. Answer the following questions:

1) Considering Daniel's past - and present - interactions with women, why do you think he stays with Bridget for so long?

2) It becomes obvious that Daniel does not want to put in the effort required for a relationship, so why does he stay with Bridget?

3) Daniel eventually chooses Suki over Bridget. How is Suki a better fit for him?

4) Do you think Daniel ends up regretting his choice?

Essay Topic 3

How do Perpetua and Natasha treat Bridget at the book-release party? How does Bridget handle the situation? What is the goal of their behavior? How does their treatment of Bridget provide Mark Darcy with an opportunity to connect with Bridget?

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