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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. Bridget fears that Mark was turned off by her _______________ .
(a) Job performance.
(b) Squishy stomach.
(c) Mum's behavior.
(d) Past relationship with Daniel.

2. During dinner, Bridget sits next to a vicar who tells her about a recent miracle. How does Bridget test out the vicar's theory?
(a) Seeing if any trees look like Mary.
(b) Scrying for water in the yard.
(c) Feeding milk to an oil burner.
(d) Praying for a boyfriend.

3. What is wrong with Bridget's father when he calls her before the party?
(a) Her mother has asked to come home.
(b) He is filing for divorce.
(c) He is having a breakdown.
(d) He heard about her breakup with Daniel.

4. Why is Bridget excited when Daniel agrees to go to the Tarts and Vicars party?
(a) She will have someone to play cards with.
(b) She will not have to answer questions about being single.
(c) She can't wait to see him dressed up.
(d) She wants to show him her costume.

5. Which word best describes Bridget's attempt to talk to Mark after her mother's comments?
(a) She does not make an attempt.
(b) Apologetic.
(c) Awkward.
(d) Snooty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who picks up Bridget's mother when she returns from Portugal?

2. Bridget's mum embarrasses everyone when she criticizes the Ruby Anniversary party in front of ______________.

3. Bridget's humiliation during her firehouse interview brings her closer to whom?

4. Mark ends up traveling to ___________ to find Bridget's mum.

5. Una calls Mark's date, Natasha, "quite the Little Madam." She means Natasha is ___________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Is Perpetua Bridget's friend?

2. Skim the December chapter. Provide evidence that Bridget's character has grown over the past year.

3. September begins with Bridget's mum calling to talk about the Darcys' ruby anniversary party. Why is Bridget's mum so obsessed with the idea of Bridget dating Mark Darcy?

4. In November, Bridget gets an unusual phone call from her mum. What is suspicious about Bridget's mum's behavior when she calls?

5. If Daniel had never cheated on Bridget, would they have made a successful couple?

6. Which of the following is the reason for Bridget's successful year: Self-improvement or self-acceptance?

7. How is Daniel's lover, Suki, different than Bridget?

8. Bridget has obsessed all year about food, weight, and men. Why is it ironic that she decides to impress Mark by hosting an extravagant dinner in November?

9. Does young Gav mean to be insulting when he calls Bridget's stomach "squishy" during their date in September?

10. Identify the climax of the book.

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