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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What changes does Bridget notice in her mum at the beginning of March?
2. Bridget resolves to become a more physically healthy person. Which of the following does she decide to stop doing?
3. What industry does Bridget work in?
4. What does Bridget do after her mum shares the news about her new job as a TV personality?
5. Who should Bridget's mum blame for the ruined interview?
Short Essay Questions
1. As Bridget's mum is interviewing Bridget for "Suddenly Single" Daniel walks out of Bridget's bedroom, surprising them all. Daniel's words and behaviors are friendly. However, how might Daniel's behavior be seen as disrespectful toward Bridget and her mum?
2. Identify the tone of the book as set by Bridget's New Year's resolution lists.
3. What is a "Smug Married"?
4. What reason might Bridget have for not looking for a new job in April?
5. Why might the author create conflict in Magda and Jeremy's marriage?
6. What do Bridget and her mum have an unspoken competition over in March?
7. What are Bridget's friends like?
8. Does the reality of Bridget's relationship with Daniel match her expectations of that relationship?
9. What can the reader infer about Bridget's relationships with men by looking at her New Year's resolutions?
10. Explain how Bridget's mum convinces her to attend the New Year's Curry Turkey Buffet in January.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Defend Mark Darcy as the author's choice for Bridget's perfect boyfriend. How does the reader know what Bridget is looking for in a relationship? What are her expectations? How does the reader know that Mark meets these expectations? Use evidence from Bridget's relationship with Daniel, Bridget's resolutions lists, and Bridget's interactions with Mark to build your case.
Essay Topic 2
Bridget begins to purchase lottery tickets in March. How might the lottery tickets be symbolic of Bridget's lack of progress on her career and financial goals?
Essay Topic 3
How do Perpetua and Natasha treat Bridget at the book-release party? How does Bridget handle the situation? What is the goal of their behavior? How does their treatment of Bridget provide Mark Darcy with an opportunity to connect with Bridget?
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