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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 is lying about the event.
(b) He does not like her opinion on the subject.
(c) He does not want to admit that he cannot answer her questions.
(d) She doesn't know what she is talking about.

2. What does the phone conversation between Bridget and her mum tell the reader about her mum's character?
(a) Bridget's mum does not think about how her words might hurt others.
(b) Bridget's mum feels the need to take care of her children.
(c) Bridget's mum is funny.
(d) Bridget's mum is a sensitive person.

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

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

5. What are the mothers like at Harry's birthday party?
(a) Competitive.
(b) Kind and sweet.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Funny.

Short Answer Questions

1. What resolution does Bridget break at the beginning of February?

2. What new habit does Bridget start in April?

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

4. After Bridget accuses Daniel of giving mixed signals, what does Daniel accuse Bridget of being?

5. Bridget decides that the secret to her mum's new happiness is ______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Bridget's "I Will" list may help her improve her life.

2. How are the items on Bridget's "I Will" list similar to the items on her "I Will Not" list?

3. Explain how Bridget's mum convinces her to attend the New Year's Curry Turkey Buffet in January.

4. What are Bridget's friends like?

5. What reason might Bridget have for not looking for a new job in April?

6. According to Bridget, what is "inner poise" and how can she achieve it?

7. Why does Bridget become upset during dinner with the "Smug Marrieds" in February?

8. Describe what is happening between Bridget's parents in February.

9. Explain why Bridget is anxious to leave Harry's birthday party in March.

10. As Bridget's mum is interviewing Bridget for "Suddenly Single" Daniel walks out of Bridget's bedroom, surprising them all. Daniel's words and behaviors are friendly. However, how might Daniel's behavior be seen as disrespectful toward Bridget and her mum?

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