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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 resolution does Bridget break at the beginning of February?
(a) Starting a savings account.
(b) Getting involved with an emotionally unavailable man.
(c) Going to the gym.
(d) Eating more fiber.

2. What does the phone conversation between Bridget and her mum tell the reader about her mum's character?
(a) Bridget's mum does not think about how her words might hurt others.
(b) Bridget's mum feels the need to take care of her children.
(c) Bridget's mum is funny.
(d) Bridget's mum is a sensitive person.

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

4. What reason does Bridget's mum give for being mean to her husband?
(a) She has not been mean to her husband.
(b) She thinks that he is a bad influence on Bridget.
(c) She hates him.
(d) She wants to spend her time taking care of herself.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bridget point out about Perpetua's opinions?

2. What does Bridget's "I Will Not" list tell the reader about her character?

3. What does Magda discover about her husband?

4. Bridget finally convinces Daniel to take a mini-vacation with her. How does Daniel know the only other person at the hotel?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Identify the tone of the book as set by Bridget's New Year's resolution lists.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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