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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 feels uncomfortable with intimacy.
(b) That he doesn't like Bridget.
(c) That he is not capable of deep thoughts.
(d) That he is a funny guy.

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

3. Mark Darcy makes it clear that he does not like ________________.
(a) Bridget.
(b) Tarts and Vicars.
(c) Bridget's mum.
(d) Daniel Cleaver.

4. During Christmas at her parents' home, Bridget hangs out of the window to smoke a cigarette. What does she see her mum and brother doing?
(a) Hugging on the porch.
(b) The same thing.
(c) Eating chocolate without her.
(d) Yelling at her father.

5. What does Daniel's fling suggest about Bridget as she walks out of the flat?
(a) That she is dumb.
(b) That Daniel is cheating on her with Bridget.
(c) She doesn't know who Bridget is.
(d) That she is fat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Julio done that causes Bridget's mum to run off with him?

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?

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

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

5. How many pounds does she win playing the lottery over the course of the year?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Mark Darcy's treatment of Bridget at the Tarts and Vicars party in July.

4. 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?

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

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

7. 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?

8. 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?

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

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

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