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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the purpose of Tom's character in the book?
(a) To give Bridget a guy to fixate on.
(b) To give Bridget advice from a male perspective.
(c) To open Bridget's eyes to the evils of men.
(d) To show that Bridget is open to alternative lifestyles.

2. What is the name of the 23-year-old that Bridget takes to dinner with the Smug Marrieds?
(a) Simon.
(b) Turl.
(c) Gav.
(d) Tom.

3. Bridget's mum calls wanting to take her to get a make-over, but Bridget does not want to go. How does her mother manipulate her into considering the outing?
(a) She tells Bridget she misses her.
(b) She says Bridget is a bad daughter.
(c) She begs.
(d) She begins to criticize Bridget's looks.

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

5. What does Bridget discover about her mum at the end of their lunch date?
(a) She has a job.
(b) She has lost weight.
(c) She is a stronger person than Bridget thought.
(d) She is seeing another man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the mothers like at Harry's birthday party?

2. Bridget is certain that losing weight, having no cellulite, cutting out alcohol and _____________________ will fix her life.

3. Bridget's suggestion at her first work meeting is _______________.

4. What does Bridget point out about Perpetua's opinions?

5. In the beginning of January, Bridget is woken up by a phone call from her mum. What does Bridget's mum really want when she calls?

(see the answer key)

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