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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 is the purpose of Tom's character in the book?
2. Bridget resolves to become a more physically healthy person. Which of the following does she decide to stop doing?
3. What does Bridget decide about diets?
4. Bridget's Valentine's Day card from Daniel is ________________.
5. What does Bridget's mum want when she calls her at work?
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain how Bridget's mum convinces her to attend the New Year's Curry Turkey Buffet in January.
2. Identify the tone of the book as set by Bridget's New Year's resolution lists.
3. Describe the changes in Bridget's relationship with Daniel that take place in May.
4. How are the items on Bridget's "I Will" list similar to the items on her "I Will Not" list?
5. 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?
6. In May, Bridget reflects that relationships are complicated. What lessons should she learn from the problems in her friends' relationships?
7. Does email help or hurt Bridget and Daniel's office flirtations in January?
8. Explain what Bridget finds attractive about her boss, Daniel Cleaver.
9. In March, how does Daniel's behavior toward Bridget foreshadow their future together?
10. Why is it ironic that Bridget's mum is enthusiastically hosting a television show titled "Suddenly Single"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
At the beginning of "Bridget Jones's Diary," Bridget compiles two lists of New Year's resolutions. The lists represent things Bridget will and will not do in the upcoming year. The author uses the lists as a device to introduce literary elements to the reader in an interesting way.
How are each of the following elements introduced in Bridget's list? Remember to provide examples in your answers.
1) Genre.
2) Mood.
3) Point of view.
4) Character.
5) Theme(s).
Essay Topic 2
Answer the following questions about Bridget's character. Make sure to support your answers with evidence from the text.
1) What are Bridget's good qualities?
2) What are Bridget's bad qualities?
3) What are Bridget's goals in life?
4) What is Bridget's motivation for reaching these goals?
5) What things conflict with Bridget's ability to achieve her goals?
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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