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

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

3. Una calls Mark's date, Natasha, "quite the Little Madam." She means Natasha is ___________.
(a) Cruel.
(b) Very kind.
(c) Helpful.
(d) Full of herself.

4. Christmas dinner is interrupted by the arrival of _______________.
(a) Natasha.
(b) Daniel.
(c) Julio.
(d) Mark's parents.

5. Bridget's suggestion at her first work meeting is _______________.
(a) A hard-hitting news story.
(b) A political story.
(c) A failure.
(d) A success.

Short Answer Questions

1. The January - December chapter is:

2. What is wrong with Bridget's father when he calls her before the party?

3. What is the purpose of Bridget's dinner party?

4. What does Mark ask Bridget when they are alone at the Ruby Anniversary party?

5. What is the name of the 23-year-old that Bridget takes to dinner with the Smug Marrieds?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of Simon Dalrymple's character at the Darcys' ruby anniversary party?

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

3. After everything that Bridget's mum has put her through, why does Bridget turn to her for support after she dumps Daniel in August?

4. What trait allows Bridget to finally have power over the men in her life?

5. How does the Darcys' ruby anniversary party change Bridget and Mark's relationship?

6. Explain Julio's crime.

7. Is Perpetua Bridget's friend?

8. At the Darcys' ruby anniversary party, Bridget tries to talk to Mark, but he is busy trying to arrange dinner seating. Does Mark intentionally seat Bridget between the gay vicar and Geoffrey Alconbury instead of by his "dishy friends" as Bridget hopes?

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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