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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the older, married people at the party push Bridget and Mark together?
(a) They want them to work together.
(b) They think she is pretty and he is funny.
(c) They assume that everyone wants to be married.
(d) They aren't pushing them together.

2. April opens with Bridget wishing she had ____________.
(a) A Zen life.
(b) Inner poise.
(c) A million dollars.
(d) A copy of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus.

3. Bridget decides that the secret to her mum's new happiness is ______________.
(a) Personal power.
(b) Freedom.
(c) The other man.
(d) Her husband.

4. What does Bridget decide about Daniel after he shows up at her girls' night?
(a) He is a jerk.
(b) He is cheating on her.
(c) He is better as just a friend.
(d) He is the best boyfriend.

5. Why does Mark run to the buffet table after talking to Bridget?
(a) Bridget ignores him.
(b) He does not like her.
(c) He is embarrassed.
(d) He is too hungry to talk.

6. Who is Daniel Cleaver?
(a) Bridget's boss.
(b) Perpetua's boyfriend.
(c) Bridget's assistant.
(d) Bridget's co-worker.

7. As June comes to an end Bridget's fascination with Daniel is beginning to __________________.
(a) Look like a more serious commitment.
(b) Wear thin.
(c) Make others jealous.
(d) Get stronger.

8. Bridget often uses abbreviations when writing in her journal. What does the abbreviation v.g. mean?
(a) Violent guy.
(b) Vegetarian.
(c) Vegan.
(d) Very good.

9. What does Bridget do after her mum shares the news about her new job as a TV personality?
(a) She goes shopping.
(b) She goes to get a drink.
(c) She goes out with mum to celebrate.
(d) She smokes a cigarette.

10. Daniel tends to put Bridget down a lot. Why does he do it?
(a) When she is snooty.
(b) When he feels outsmarted by her.
(c) When he is tired.
(d) When she is being silly.

11. What does Bridget think about the possibility of being pregnant?
(a) Excited.
(b) Confused.
(c) All answers are correct.
(d) Scared.

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

13. Which of the following health improvements does Bridget vow to make in the next year?
(a) Eat more fiber.
(b) Cut back on cigarettes.
(c) Stay out of the sun.
(d) Eat more vegetables.

14. What does Bridget point out about Perpetua's opinions?
(a) That the classics are better when you read them and not watch them.
(b) That Perpetua watches too much trash TV.
(c) That Perpetua has her television program information wrong.
(d) That someone else is wearing her dress.

15. Which of the following are found on Bridget's list of things to NOT buy in the upcoming year?
(a) A new car and an ice cream machine.
(b) A pasta maker and exotic underwear.
(c) A photograph album.
(d) A new video player.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which activity is NOT a part of Daniel's Sunday ritual?

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

4. Bridget often journals about her workplace, but never about her actual job. Why might this be?

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

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