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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 format is "Bridget Jones's Diary" written in?
(a) Diary/Journal format.
(b) Standard fiction format.
(c) Expository essay.
(d) Persuasive essay.

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

3. What does Bridget's "I Will Not" list tell the reader about her character?
(a) The kind of person she wants to become in the next year.
(b) The kind of person she does not want to be.
(c) Her job.
(d) Her family and friends.

4. How does email help Bridget and Daniel flirt?
(a) They do not have email.
(b) It allows them to say things they would never say in person.
(c) It keeps their conversations polite.
(d) It allows them to send work to each other.

5. 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?
(a) Education.
(b) Weight Loss.
(c) Men.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following resolutions tells you how Bridget feels about her weight?

2. Bridget resolves to become more responsible with her money. Which of the following does she decide to start doing?

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

4. What does Bridget realize now that she has reached her goal weight?

5. What is the purpose of Tom's character in the book?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How are the items on Bridget's "I Will" list similar to the items on her "I Will Not" list?

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

4. In May, Bridget reflects that relationships are complicated. What lessons should she learn from the problems in her friends' relationships?

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

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

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

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

9. In June, the reader becomes more familiar with Daniel. Describe his character.

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

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