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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 does Bridget decide about diets?
2. Bridget and her girlfriends gather at her flat for a girls' night. What is the theme of their conversations?
3. Which of the following items is NOT listed at the beginning of each dated journal entry?
4. Jude's suggestion that Bridget try to "go with the flow" is an example of what?
5. In this chapter, Bridget lists out her resolutions for the new year. Most of her resolutions fall into four major categories. Which of the following is NOT a category on her list?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe how Bridget's "I Will" list may help her improve her life.
2. Describe the changes in Bridget's relationship with Daniel that take place in May.
3. According to Bridget, what is "inner poise" and how can she achieve it?
4. In February, Bridget learns that her parents are having marital problems. How does she feel about this?
5. In May, Bridget reflects that relationships are complicated. What lessons should she learn from the problems in her friends' relationships?
6. Identify the tone of the book as set by Bridget's New Year's resolution lists.
7. Why does Bridget become upset during dinner with the "Smug Marrieds" in February?
8. Thanks to Rebecca, what new thing does Bridget begin to obsess over in June?
9. Why might the author create conflict in Magda and Jeremy's marriage?
10. How are the items on Bridget's "I Will" list similar to the items on her "I Will Not" list?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In April, Bridget and Jude briefly discuss Zen philosophy as a way to have "inner poise" and overcome obstacles. Bridget writes that if you are Zen, "instead of straining or becoming angry you should just relax and feel your way into the Flow and everything will work out."
Which of Bridget's character traits are at odds with the idea of Zen? How might those traits work against her?
Essay Topic 2
The building of a romantic relationship between Bridget and Mark is an important subplot of the book. Identify the following in the Bridget/Mark plot line:
1) Introduction.
2) Rising action.
3) Climax.
4) Falling action.
5) Resolution.
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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