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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's mum want when she calls her at work?

2. Bridget resolves not to become annoyed with "Mum, Una Alconbury or Perpetua." What does this resolution foreshadow about Bridget's relationships with these women?

3. What new habit does Bridget start in April?

4. Mood is the climate of feeling set by the author of a book. After reading Bridget's lists, what mood do you think Helen Fielding is trying to create in this book?

5. What does Bridget tell herself when she becomes disappointed in her relationship with Daniel?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. According to Bridget, what is "inner poise" and how can she achieve it?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Identify the warning signs that Daniel does not want to take a mini-holiday with Bridget in June.

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

10. Explain what Bridget finds attractive about her boss, Daniel Cleaver.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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