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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. Where does Daniel claim he knows Mark from?

2. Bridget's ruined vacation with Daniel is symbolic of what?

3. Perpetua and Mark's friend, Natasha, try to make Bridget look silly in front of Mark. How does their mockery of Bridget advance the relationship between Bridget and Mark?

4. What does Bridget's "I Will" list tell the reader about her character?

5. Which of Bridget's New Year's resolutions is broken by the end of the January chapter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What problems do Bridget's New Year's resolutions address?

2. Why does Magda encourage Bridget to enjoy being single when they see each other in May?

3. Describe the changes in Bridget's relationship with Daniel that take place in May.

4. Thanks to Rebecca, what new thing does Bridget begin to obsess over in June?

5. Explain how Bridget's mum convinces her to attend the New Year's Curry Turkey Buffet in January.

6. How does Bridget feel when she is questioned about her relationship status at the Turkey Curry Buffet?

7. What do Bridget and her mum have an unspoken competition over in March?

8. 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?

9. Identify the tone of the book as set by Bridget's New Year's resolution lists.

10. What are Bridget's friends like?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

As Bridget and Daniel become more involved in June, the reader begins to understand more of what Bridget expects in a relationship. Describe what Bridget's perfect relationship might look like. Remember to include evidence from the text to back up your thoughts. Is Bridget's 'perfect relationship' realistic?

Essay Topic 3

At the beginning of the book, Bridget writes that Daniel is a playboy. As the book progresses, Bridget runs into more and more women whom Daniel has hurt and forgotten. In July, Bridget realizes that Daniel has been cheating on her with Suki, a woman opposite of Bridget in every way.

Analyze Daniel's participation in the relationship. Answer the following questions:

1) Considering Daniel's past - and present - interactions with women, why do you think he stays with Bridget for so long?

2) It becomes obvious that Daniel does not want to put in the effort required for a relationship, so why does he stay with Bridget?

3) Daniel eventually chooses Suki over Bridget. How is Suki a better fit for him?

4) Do you think Daniel ends up regretting his choice?

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