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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the "nice boyfriend" that Bridget lists?
(a) Daniel.
(b) Simon.
(c) Mark Darcy.
(d) Gav.

2. What is a "vicar"?
(a) A church pastor.
(b) An old man.
(c) A car.
(d) A type of pickle.

3. Who asks Bridget to dance on Mark's lawn?
(a) Mark.
(b) She dances by herself.
(c) Her father.
(d) A youth named Simon.

4. On the way home from the party, Bridget makes a surprise visit at Daniel's, but he tries to avoid letting her into his flat. What does Bridget think is happening?
(a) He is cheating on her.
(b) He does not want to talk to her.
(c) He is working too hard.
(d) He is ill.

5. Mark Darcy's home can only be described as a _____________.
(a) Apartment.
(b) Hovel.
(c) Mansion.
(d) Flat.

6. As December goes on, Bridget becomes depressed because she has not received _____________.
(a) Christmas presents.
(b) Party invitations.
(c) Money.
(d) A bonus at work.

7. Bridget's mum embarrasses everyone when she criticizes the Ruby Anniversary party in front of ______________.
(a) Bridget.
(b) Natasha.
(c) Julio.
(d) Mark.

8. Bridget's new career changes her. She begins to think more about work and obsesses less about ________________.
(a) Cars.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Men.
(d) Her age.

9. What does Bridget decide might make her "combust with shame" at the end of the story?
(a) Diamond patterned sweaters.
(b) Christmas memories.
(c) TV reporting.
(d) Hotels.

10. Bridget decides that her end-of-the-year tally represents what?
(a) "An excellent year's progress."
(b) "A good try."
(c) "A shameful past."
(d) "A successful tally of stuff."

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

12. Why is Bridget embarrassed when she arrives at the Tarts and Vicars party?
(a) She is the only single person.
(b) Daniel shows up with another woman.
(c) She is the only one dressed as a Tart.
(d) She is the only one dressed as a Vicar.

13. What has Julio done that causes Bridget's mum to run off with him?
(a) Created a Ponzi scheme.
(b) Killed a man.
(c) Defrauded their friends and family.
(d) Robbed a bank.

14. Gav turns out to be a fun date until he calls Bridget ________________.
(a) Old.
(b) Squishy.
(c) Poor.
(d) Fat.

15. Before Christmas, Bridget learns that her parents are ______________.
(a) Filing for divorce.
(b) Back together.
(c) In a fight.
(d) Stupid.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bridget's firehouse interview is a complete _________________.

2. Why does Mark dislike Daniel?

3. Mark and Bridget have a bonding moment over milk and _________.

4. How does Daniel react to Bridget's news that she has a new job?

5. During dinner, Bridget sits next to a vicar who tells her about a recent miracle. How does Bridget test out the vicar's theory?

(see the answer keys)

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