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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 does Bridget's birthday show the reader about her friends?
(a) She doesn't have enough friends for a party.
(b) They know her well and do not judge her.
(c) They don't like her cooking.
(d) They don't want to hang out at her flat.

2. 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?
(a) She says Bridget is a bad daughter.
(b) She begs.
(c) She begins to criticize Bridget's looks.
(d) She tells Bridget she misses her.

3. What is the assumption made about single people who are Bridget's age?
(a) It is assumed they need help finding a date.
(b) People assume they are boring.
(c) It is assumed they never want to have children.
(d) People assume they are gay.

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

5. Which activity is NOT a part of Daniel's Sunday ritual?
(a) Sitting with the curtains shut.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Going to the park.
(d) Watching TV.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the phone conversation between Bridget and her mum tell the reader about her mum's character?

2. What does Bridget discover when her mum interviews her for Suddenly Single?

3. What is Bridget doing at the end of April?

4. Which of the following are found on Bridget's list of things to NOT buy in the upcoming year?

5. Why does Bridget consider her crush on Daniel Cleaver to be "pathetic"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is it ironic that Bridget's mum is enthusiastically hosting a television show titled "Suddenly Single"?

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

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

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

6. What are Bridget's friends like?

7. Thanks to Rebecca, what new thing does Bridget begin to obsess over in June?

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

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

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

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