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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 is certain that losing weight, having no cellulite, cutting out alcohol and _____________________ will fix her life.
(a) Not smoking.
(b) Meditating.
(c) Going shopping.
(d) Breaking up with Daniel.

2. What is a "vicar"?
(a) A car.
(b) A type of pickle.
(c) An old man.
(d) A church pastor.

3. As the December chapter begins, what are Bridget's thoughts about Mark?
(a) He is too good for her.
(b) He is dating Natasha again.
(c) He is a jerk.
(d) He is too smart for her.

4. Who convinces Bridget to attend the Darcy's Ruby Anniversary party?
(a) Mark Darcy.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her brother.

5. What is the name of the television show that Bridget begins working on?
(a) A Current Affair.
(b) Barney.
(c) The Daily Show.
(d) Good Afternoon!

Short Answer Questions

1. On the way home from the party, Bridget makes a surprise visit at Daniel's, but he tries to avoid letting her into his flat. What does Bridget think is happening?

2. How does Jude influence Bridget in the beginning of November?

3. Bridget and Mark never go out to dinner together. Why?

4. Which word best describes Bridget's attempt to talk to Mark after her mother's comments?

5. Bridget does not hear from Mark and worries that he has ____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain Julio's crime.

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

3. August is a month of multiple crises for Bridget. What positive things happen to Bridget that might help her achieve some of the things on her list of New Year's resolutions?

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

5. 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?

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

7. How does the reader know that Mark's girlfriend, Natasha, feels threatened by Bridget?

8. Is Bridget's preparation for her August job interview uncharacteristic of the Bridget presented so far in the book?

9. 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?

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

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