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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. The top two items on both the "I Will Not" list and the "I Will" list have to do with what?
(a) Being mature.
(b) Being single.
(c) Being thin.
(d) Being healthy.

2. Why do the older, married people at the party push Bridget and Mark together?
(a) They aren't pushing them together.
(b) They think she is pretty and he is funny.
(c) They assume that everyone wants to be married.
(d) They want them to work together.

3. Bridget's ruined vacation with Daniel is symbolic of what?
(a) The end of her fantasy about their relationship.
(b) A fairy tale.
(c) The tourist industry in England.
(d) The beginning of their future together.

4. What changes does Bridget notice in her mum at the beginning of March?
(a) She has taken up yoga.
(b) Her skin is looking older.
(c) She enjoys reading and writing.
(d) Her appearance has improved.

5. Bridget's Valentine's Day card from Daniel is ________________.
(a) He does not give her a card.
(b) Not personal.
(c) Romantic and passionate.
(d) Funny and unromantic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bridget think when her mum snaps at her dad over lunch?

2. Which of the following health improvements does Bridget vow to make in the next year?

3. Bridget's mum calls wanting to take her to get a make-over, but Bridget does not want to go. How does her mother manipulate her into considering the outing?

4. What is the purpose of Sharon's (Shazzer's) character?

5. What reason does Bridget's mum give for being mean to her husband?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Magda encourage Bridget to enjoy being single when they see each other in May?

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

4. 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?

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

6. Bridget's friends show up for her birthday dinner party armed with champagne and reservations for a restaurant. What do their gifts say about their friendship?

7. What are Bridget's friends like?

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

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

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

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