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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What resolution does Bridget break at the beginning of February?
(a) Going to the gym.
(b) Eating more fiber.
(c) Getting involved with an emotionally unavailable man.
(d) Starting a savings account.

2. Magda's complaints about her relationship with Jeremy are very similar to ___________ complaints about _______________.
(a) Bridget's; Daniel.
(b) Jude's; Richard.
(c) Mark's; his ex-wife.
(d) Mum's; dad.

3. What is the assumption made about single people who are Bridget's age?
(a) It is assumed they need help finding a date.
(b) It is assumed they never want to have children.
(c) People assume they are boring.
(d) People assume they are gay.

4. As they are driving to their hotel, Daniel and Bridget begin to discuss current events. Why does Daniel begin to treat Bridget like she is dumb?
(a) She doesn't know what she is talking about.
(b) He does not like her opinion on the subject.
(c) She is lying about the event.
(d) He does not want to admit that he cannot answer her questions.

5. In the beginning of May, Bridget is worried about what?
(a) Being engaged.
(b) Being pregnant.
(c) Being unhappy.
(d) Being drunk.

6. Which of Bridget's New Year's resolutions is broken by the end of the January chapter?
(a) Her decision to give away old clothes.
(b) Her commitment to poverty.
(c) Her vow to not have a crush on her boss.
(d) Her commitment to saving money.

7. In June, Bridget writes that she finds her relationship with Daniel to be somewhat _______________.
(a) Wonderful.
(b) Perfect.
(c) Disappointing.
(d) Scary.

8. Where does Daniel claim he knows Mark from?
(a) He says he has never met Mark.
(b) High school.
(c) News reports.
(d) Cambridge.

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

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

11. Who should Bridget's mum blame for the ruined interview?
(a) Daniel.
(b) Julio.
(c) Herself.
(d) Bridget.

12. What does Bridget believe is the difference between being single in her 20s and being single in her 30s?
(a) She didn't care if she was single in her 20s.
(b) She doesn't care that she is single in her 30s.
(c) She is more attractive in her 30s.
(d) She was more attractive in her 20s.

13. What does Bridget think when her mum snaps at her dad over lunch?
(a) That her parents are in love.
(b) That her father must have done something very wrong.
(c) That her mum's behavior is "odd."
(d) She doesn't think much about it.

14. What industry does Bridget work in?
(a) Publishing.
(b) Sales.
(c) Marketing.
(d) Technology.

15. 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?
(a) To see if Bridget is still single.
(b) To make sure she will be at the New Year's Turkey Curry Buffet.
(c) To warn Bridget not to come to the Buffet.
(d) To make sure Bridget is ok.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bridget tell herself when she becomes disappointed in her relationship with Daniel?

2. What reason does Bridget's mum give for being mean to her husband?

3. What is the author trying to say about body image and self-esteem?

4. Bridget and her girlfriends gather at her flat for a girls' night. What is the theme of their conversations?

5. Who is Mark Darcy?

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