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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bridget finally convinces Daniel to take a mini-vacation with her. How does Daniel know the only other person at the hotel?
(a) She is his mother's friend.
(b) He used to work with her.
(c) He has slept with her.
(d) She is a friend of Bridget's.

2. Why does Bridget consider her crush on Daniel Cleaver to be "pathetic"?
(a) She doesn't think her crush is pathetic.
(b) Because he is her boss.
(c) Because he is a chauvinist.
(d) Because Miss Moneypenny likes him.

3. Where does Bridget meet her friends after work the day she and Daniel begin flirting by email?
(a) A party.
(b) The mall.
(c) At her flat.
(d) A bar.

4. How does her parents' broken marriage change the relationship Bridget has with them?
(a) It has not changed their relationship.
(b) They begin coming to her for help and advice.
(c) They begin to ignore her.
(d) It has made Bridget love them even more.

5. Bridget resolves to become more responsible with her money. Which of the following does she decide to start doing?
(a) Purge her flat of extra stuff and have a garage sale.
(b) Buy culinary devices so she may eat at home more.
(c) Stay at her current job and begin a pension plan.
(d) Start to save money in a savings account.

6. What changes does Bridget notice in her mum at the beginning of March?
(a) She has taken up yoga.
(b) She enjoys reading and writing.
(c) Her appearance has improved.
(d) Her skin is looking older.

7. Perpetua and Mark's friend, Natasha, try to make Bridget look silly in front of Mark. How does their mockery of Bridget advance the relationship between Bridget and Mark?
(a) It causes Bridget to hate Mark.
(b) It gives Mark a reason to stick up for Bridget.
(c) It makes Bridget cry.
(d) It doesn't affect Bridget.

8. Who is Mark Darcy?
(a) The neighbors' son.
(b) A friend from the United States.
(c) A writer.
(d) Bridget's boss.

9. What does Bridget's mum's phone call tell the reader about Bridget and her mum's relationship?
(a) Bidget's mum approves of Bridget and her lifestyle.
(b) They are like sisters.
(c) Bridget and her mum love each other.
(d) Bridget's mum is critical of Bridget and disapproves of her life.

10. What does Bridget decide about diets?
(a) Dieting is only successful if you mix different types.
(b) There is no point in going on a diet.
(c) She needs to cut out carbs to be successful.
(d) She must pick one and stick to it.

11. Which of the following resolutions tells you how Bridget feels about her weight?
(a) Go to the gym three times a week, and not merely to buy sandwiches.
(b) Buy a more accurate scale.
(c) Purchase diet food.
(d) Work out every morning.

12. How does Bridget end up feeling about her holiday getaway with Daniel?
(a) Disappointed.
(b) Happy.
(c) Emotional.
(d) In love.

13. Mood is the climate of feeling set by the author of a book. After reading Bridget's lists, what mood do you think Helen Fielding is trying to create in this book?
(a) A wistful mood.
(b) A serious mood.
(c) A humorous mood.
(d) A depressing mood.

14. What reason does Bridget's mum give for being mean to her husband?
(a) She thinks that he is a bad influence on Bridget.
(b) She wants to spend her time taking care of herself.
(c) She has not been mean to her husband.
(d) She hates him.

15. What is a "Smug Married"?
(a) A married person who looks down on single people.
(b) A divorced person.
(c) A married person with children.
(d) A person who is unhappily married.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bridget resolves to become a more physically healthy person. Which of the following does she decide to stop doing?

2. What does the phone conversation between Bridget and her mum tell the reader about her mum's character?

3. What is ironic about Bridget's mum doing a show about being single?

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

5. In the beginning of May, Bridget is worried about what?

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