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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. Bridget resolves to become more responsible with her money. Which of the following does she decide to start doing?
(a) Stay at her current job and begin a pension plan.
(b) Start to save money in a savings account.
(c) Purge her flat of extra stuff and have a garage sale.
(d) Buy culinary devices so she may eat at home more.

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

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?
(a) They do not like Bridget.
(b) They will not play an important part in the story.
(c) They will create conflicts with Bridget.
(d) They will try to help Bridget with her list.

4. Which type of man is NOT on Bridget's list of guys to stay away from?
(a) Commitment phobics.
(b) Megalomaniacs.
(c) Alcoholics.
(d) Divorced men.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a "Smug Married"?

2. Bridget finally convinces Daniel to take a mini-vacation with her. How does Daniel know the only other person at the hotel?

3. Which of the following items is NOT listed at the beginning of each dated journal entry?

4. What does Bridget do after her mum shares the news about her new job as a TV personality?

5. Bridget often uses abbreviations when writing in her journal. What does the abbreviation v.g. mean?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain what Bridget finds attractive about her boss, Daniel Cleaver.

2. In February, Bridget learns that her parents are having marital problems. How does she feel about this?

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

4. In March, how does Daniel's behavior toward Bridget foreshadow their future together?

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

6. 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?

7. Does the reality of Bridget's relationship with Daniel match her expectations of that relationship?

8. Why might the author create conflict in Magda and Jeremy's marriage?

9. What problems do Bridget's New Year's resolutions address?

10. Identify the warning signs that Daniel does not want to take a mini-holiday with Bridget in June.

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