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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Bridget's "I Will Not" list tell the reader about her character?
(a) It tells the reader that Bridget is a shallow person.
(b) It tells the reader that Bridget is a reflective person.
(c) It tells the reader that Bridget needs therapy.
(d) It tells the reader that Bridget is a mess.

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

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

5. Bridget's ruined vacation with Daniel is symbolic of what?
(a) The beginning of their future together.
(b) The end of her fantasy about their relationship.
(c) The tourist industry in England.
(d) A fairy tale.

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

7. Who are Magda and Jeremy?
(a) Two of Bridget's single friends.
(b) Two of Bridget's married friends.
(c) Two of Bridget's co-workers.
(d) The names of her imaginary babies with Daniel.

8. Bridget resolves to become a more physically healthy person. Which of the following does she decide to stop doing?
(a) Eating ice cream.
(b) Smoking.
(c) Eating pasta.
(d) Drinking.

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

10. 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 says Bridget is a bad daughter.
(b) She tells Bridget she misses her.
(c) She begs.
(d) She begins to criticize Bridget's looks.

11. Bridget is envious of her mum's power with men. What does mum envy about Bridget's life?
(a) Her money.
(b) Her youth.
(c) Her career.
(d) Her boyfriends.

12. Which of the following is NOT given as a reason why Bridget should be interested in Mark?
(a) He is single.
(b) He is successful.
(c) He is a very nice person.
(d) He is rich.

13. Where is Daniel during the Suddenly Single interview?
(a) In Bridget's bathroom.
(b) In the living room.
(c) In Bridget's bedroom.
(d) In his apartment.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Jude's suggestion that Bridget try to "go with the flow" is an example of what?

2. What is the assumption made about single people who are Bridget's age?

3. What does Bridget think when her mum snaps at her dad over lunch?

4. Which type of man is NOT on Bridget's list of guys to stay away from?

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

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