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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. Why is Bridget embarrassed when she arrives at the Tarts and Vicars party?
(a) Daniel shows up with another woman.
(b) She is the only single person.
(c) She is the only one dressed as a Tart.
(d) She is the only one dressed as a Vicar.

2. Why does Perpetua charge Bridget extra money for their room in Edinburgh?
(a) Perpetua needs the money.
(b) Bridget broke a lamp in the room.
(c) She knows Bridget cannot afford the payment.
(d) She thinks Bridget had a man staying with her.

3. Daniel begs Bridget to go out for a drink and talk with him. What does he tell her while they are out?
(a) He is dating more than one other woman.
(b) He wants her back.
(c) He wants to marry her.
(d) He is getting married.

4. During Bridget's job interview at Good Afternoon!, she says something very funny. What happens as a result?
(a) She gets the job.
(b) She does not get the job.
(c) Her new co-workers like her.
(d) Her boss buys her a drink.

5. 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 wants to show him her costume.
(c) She can't wait to see him dressed up.
(d) She will not have to answer questions about being single.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bridget decide might make her "combust with shame" at the end of the story?

2. How many boyfriends does Bridget count in the last year?

3. Who is the "nice boyfriend" that Bridget lists?

4. Mark Darcy makes it clear that he does not like ________________.

5. Bridget is under pressure to land a huge interview for her boss. Who arranges for her to get an exclusive interview?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Bridget need to change to be with Mark?

2. What predictions can be made about Bridget's new year?

3. What is significant about Bridget's reaction to Daniel at the end of December?

4. 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?

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

6. How is the subplot involving Bridget's mum and Julio resolved in December?

7. How is the romantic subplot between Bridget and Mark resolved in December?

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

9. What things happen in September that draw attention to Bridget's age?

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

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