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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mark and Bridget have a bonding moment over milk and _________.
(a) Wine.
(b) Cookies.
(c) Terra cotta.
(d) Cake.

2. What is ironic about Bridget's mum doing a show about being single?
(a) She is old.
(b) She has never understood Bridget's single life.
(c) There is no irony.
(d) She does not watch TV.

3. Una calls Mark's date, Natasha, "quite the Little Madam." She means Natasha is ___________.
(a) Cruel.
(b) Very kind.
(c) Helpful.
(d) Full of herself.

4. Which of the following is NOT a theme in Bridget's lists?
(a) Weight loss.
(b) Relationships.
(c) Friendships.
(d) Self-Improvement.

5. What signals the reader that there is something wrong with Bridget's parents?
(a) They do not answer the phone like Bridget expects.
(b) They do not call each other by pet names.
(c) There are no signals.
(d) They yell at each other constantly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who picks up Bridget's mother when she returns from Portugal?

2. Who comes to Bridget's rescue by arranging for clothing to cover her bunny costume?

3. Which of Bridget's New Year's resolutions will give her the power her mum has?

4. Who are Magda and Jeremy?

5. Bridget resolves not to become annoyed with "Mum, Una Alconbury or Perpetua." What does this resolution foreshadow about Bridget's relationships with these women?

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