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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. Bridget's suggestion at her first work meeting is _______________.
2. Bridget decides that her end-of-the-year tally represents what?
3. Out of desperation, Bridget decides to call her mum for advice. She calls the advice her mum gives her ____________.
4. What does Bridget decide might make her "combust with shame" at the end of the story?
5. Bridget does not hear from Mark and worries that he has ____________.
Short Essay Questions
1. What trait allows Bridget to finally have power over the men in her life?
2. How does the Darcys' ruby anniversary party change Bridget and Mark's relationship?
3. How is Daniel's lover, Suki, different than Bridget?
4. How is the subplot involving Bridget's mum and Julio resolved in December?
5. What is significant about Bridget's reaction to Daniel at the end of December?
6. What predictions can be made about Bridget's new year?
7. At the Darcys' ruby anniversary party, Bridget tries to talk to Mark, but he is busy trying to arrange dinner seating. Does Mark intentionally seat Bridget between the gay vicar and Geoffrey Alconbury instead of by his "dishy friends" as Bridget hopes?
8. Describe the personality of Bridget's new boss, Richard Finch.
9. Is Perpetua Bridget's friend?
10. Skim the December chapter. Provide evidence that Bridget's character has grown over the past year.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In many Western cultures, modern women are engaged in a debate about the merits of being a career mom versus a stay-at-home mom. Most women would agree that the role of mother is important, but many women feel it is their role in the workplace that provides personal fulfillment. The career mom versus stay-at-home mom issue is a recurrent one in "Bridget Jones's Diary."
Explain how this issue is treated by the author when:
1) Bridget attends Harry's birthday party.
2) Bridget's mum decides she needs a career.
3) Magda discusses her inability to leave Jeremy.
What is the author's opinion on the subject? How can you tell?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Bridget and her mum have an interesting, often troubled, relationship. However, there are times in the book when it is obvious that Bridget's mum cares and wants to see her daughter happy. Give 3 examples of times when Bridget's mum is concerned with Bridget's welfare. Explain how each example shows her mum's true feelings for Bridget.
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