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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. Why does Mark run to the buffet table after talking to Bridget?

2. Bridget decides that the secret to her mum's new happiness is ______________.

3. Bridget becomes worried that Daniel is cheating on her. This is an example of what?

4. Bridget often journals about her workplace, but never about her actual job. Why might this be?

5. The top two items on both the "I Will Not" list and the "I Will" list have to do with what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Bridget's friends like?

2. As Bridget's mum is interviewing Bridget for "Suddenly Single" Daniel walks out of Bridget's bedroom, surprising them all. Daniel's words and behaviors are friendly. However, how might Daniel's behavior be seen as disrespectful toward Bridget and her mum?

3. Describe what is happening between Bridget's parents in February.

4. What can the reader infer about Bridget's relationships with men by looking at her New Year's resolutions?

5. Explain why Bridget is anxious to leave Harry's birthday party in March.

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

7. What is a "Smug Married"?

8. What reason might Bridget have for not looking for a new job in April?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Bridget is blessed with having good friends whom she thinks of as family. Describe each of Bridget's friends and explain why the author created them. Also, explain how each character is connected to a theme in the book.

1) Jude.

2) Sharon.

3) Tom.

4) Magda.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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