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

2. 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) Buy culinary devices so she may eat at home more.
(c) Purge her flat of extra stuff and have a garage sale.
(d) Start to save money in a savings account.

3. What is Bridget's goal when she attends the book-release party?
(a) Seeing Perpetua.
(b) Making business contacts.
(c) Meeting a man.
(d) Running into Mark.

4. What does Bridget's mum's phone call tell the reader about Bridget and her mum's relationship?
(a) They are like sisters.
(b) Bridget and her mum love each other.
(c) Bidget's mum approves of Bridget and her lifestyle.
(d) Bridget's mum is critical of Bridget and disapproves of her life.

5. Where does Daniel claim he knows Mark from?
(a) High school.
(b) Cambridge.
(c) News reports.
(d) He says he has never met Mark.

Short Answer Questions

1. The top two items on both the "I Will Not" list and the "I Will" list have to do with what?

2. Who does Bridget unexpectedly run into at the book-release party?

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

4. Which of the following is NOT given as a reason why Bridget should be interested in Mark?

5. Mood is the climate of feeling set by the author of a book. After reading Bridget's lists, what mood do you think Helen Fielding is trying to create in this book?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the changes in Bridget's relationship with Daniel that take place in May.

3. 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?

4. How does Bridget feel when she is questioned about her relationship status at the Turkey Curry Buffet?

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

6. Review both of Bridget's New Year's resolution lists. What themes emerge from them?

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

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

9. Does email help or hurt Bridget and Daniel's office flirtations in January?

10. What is a "Smug Married"?

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