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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. Who are Magda and Jeremy?
2. What does Bridget realize now that she has reached her goal weight?
3. What is ironic about Bridget's mum doing a show about being single?
4. Bridget becomes worried that Daniel is cheating on her. This is an example of what?
5. Bridget finally convinces Daniel to take a mini-vacation with her. How does Daniel know the only other person at the hotel?
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain why Bridget is anxious to leave Harry's birthday party in March.
2. Describe what is happening between Bridget's parents in February.
3. In March, how does Daniel's behavior toward Bridget foreshadow their future together?
4. Bridget's friends show up for her birthday dinner party armed with champagne and reservations for a restaurant. What do their gifts say about their friendship?
5. Does the reality of Bridget's relationship with Daniel match her expectations of that relationship?
6. What is a "Smug Married"?
7. Does email help or hurt Bridget and Daniel's office flirtations in January?
8. What problems do Bridget's New Year's resolutions address?
9. Identify the warning signs that Daniel does not want to take a mini-holiday with Bridget in June.
10. Identify the tone of the book as set by Bridget's New Year's resolution lists.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Bridget and her mum have an interesting, often troubled, relationship. However, there are times in the book when it is obvious that Bridget's mum cares and wants to see her daughter happy. Give 3 examples of times when Bridget's mum is concerned with Bridget's welfare. Explain how each example shows her mum's true feelings for Bridget.
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