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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. Bridget and her girlfriends gather at her flat for a girls' night. What is the theme of their conversations?

2. What is the assumption made about single people who are Bridget's age?

3. What does Bridget point out about Perpetua's opinions?

4. What new habit does Bridget start in April?

5. What resolution does Bridget break at the beginning of February?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the conversation like between Bridget and Mark Darcy at the Turkey Curry Buffet?

3. In March, how does Daniel's behavior toward Bridget foreshadow their future together?

4. In May, Bridget reflects that relationships are complicated. What lessons should she learn from the problems in her friends' relationships?

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

6. In June, the reader becomes more familiar with Daniel. Describe his character.

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

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

9. What are Bridget's friends like?

10. In February, Bridget learns that her parents are having marital problems. How does she feel about this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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 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?

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