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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. What is a "Smug Married"?
(a) A divorced person.
(b) A married person with children.
(c) A married person who looks down on single people.
(d) A person who is unhappily married.

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

3. After Bridget accuses Daniel of giving mixed signals, what does Daniel accuse Bridget of being?
(a) Just as confusing with her dating signals as he is.
(b) Not a very good girlfriend.
(c) Cruel for canceling on their weekend getaway.
(d) Expecting too much from him.

4. What does Bridget tell herself when she becomes disappointed in her relationship with Daniel?
(a) Adult relationships are complicated.
(b) Daniel works hard.
(c) They are doing as well as anyone else.
(d) She is being picky.

5. What industry does Bridget work in?
(a) Technology.
(b) Sales.
(c) Publishing.
(d) Marketing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who should Bridget's mum blame for the ruined interview?

2. In this chapter, Bridget lists out her resolutions for the new year. Most of her resolutions fall into four major categories. Which of the following is NOT a category on her list?

3. Daniel has slept with so many women that he cannot even remember them. What does this tell the reader about him?

4. What signals the reader that there is something wrong with Bridget's parents?

5. What does Bridget discover about her mum at the end of their lunch date?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What are Bridget's friends like?

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

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

7. What can the reader infer about Bridget's relationships with men by looking at her New Year's resolutions?

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

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

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

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