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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's humiliation during her firehouse interview brings her closer to whom?
(a) Her boss.
(b) A fireman she met on the set.
(c) Her younger co-workers.
(d) Her friends.

2. What does Bridget's mum do for her that makes things better?
(a) Pays her rent.
(b) Gets her a job interview.
(c) Goes back to her father.
(d) Finds her a nice man to date.

3. Mark and Bridget leave the chaos of her parents' Christmas and decide to have a private dinner together. What does Mark tell Bridget over dinner?
(a) He wants to date her.
(b) He needs space.
(c) She looks beautiful.
(d) He loves her.

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

5. What answer does Bridget give Mark about going to dinner?
(a) Yes.
(b) Let's talk about it later.
(c) Maybe.
(d) No.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mark does not want Bridget to worry too much about dinner. She thinks his concern is ___________.

2. Why is Bridget upset when Daniel backs out of going to the Tarts and Vicars party?

3. 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?

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

5. How much weight does she lose over the year?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In November, Bridget gets an unusual phone call from her mum. What is suspicious about Bridget's mum's behavior when she calls?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Explain Julio's crime.

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

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

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