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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 does Daniel's interpretation of Bridget's dream show the reader about his character?
(a) That he is not capable of deep thoughts.
(b) That he is a funny guy.
(c) That he feels uncomfortable with intimacy.
(d) That he doesn't like Bridget.

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

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

4. Bridget and Mark never go out to dinner together. Why?
(a) Mark stood her up.
(b) He never called her.
(c) Bridget hid in her flat to avoid him.
(d) Bridget didn't hear him knock.

5. What does Mark ask Bridget when they are alone at the Ruby Anniversary party?
(a) To have dinner with him.
(b) To leave the party.
(c) To apologize to Natasha.
(d) To marry him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is a "tart"?

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

4. Before Christmas, Bridget learns that her parents are ______________.

5. Christmas dinner is interrupted by the arrival of _______________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Is Perpetua Bridget's friend?

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

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. Explain Julio's crime.

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

7. Mark does not tell Bridget the reason for his dislike of Daniel until the night of his parents' ruby anniversary party. What does Mark's decision to wait until after Daniel and Bridget break up say about Mark's level of respect for Bridget?

8. Describe the personality of Bridget's new boss, Richard Finch.

9. 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?

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

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