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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. Who arrives at Bridget's parents' home on Christmas to help the police?
2. How does Bridget's mum behave once she returns?
3. Bridget and Mark never go out to dinner together. Why?
4. What is the name of the television show that Bridget begins working on?
5. What is the purpose of Bridget's dinner party?
Short Essay Questions
1. Identify the climax of the book.
2. Does young Gav mean to be insulting when he calls Bridget's stomach "squishy" during their date in September?
3. What trait allows Bridget to finally have power over the men in her life?
4. How is the romantic subplot between Bridget and Mark resolved in December?
5. Explain Julio's crime.
6. September begins with Bridget's mum calling to talk about the Darcys' ruby anniversary party. Why is Bridget's mum so obsessed with the idea of Bridget dating Mark Darcy?
7. After everything that Bridget's mum has put her through, why does Bridget turn to her for support after she dumps Daniel in August?
8. Mark does not tell Bridget the reason for his dislike of Daniel until the night of his parents' ruby anniversary party. What does Mark's decision to wait until after Daniel and Bridget break up say about Mark's level of respect for Bridget?
9. Which of the following is the reason for Bridget's successful year: Self-improvement or self-acceptance?
10. Bridget has obsessed all year about food, weight, and men. Why is it ironic that she decides to impress Mark by hosting an extravagant dinner in November?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Compare and contrast Bridget and Jude. Explain how the two women are similar in their thoughts, feelings, and problems. Examine how they deal with relationships and identify any differences they might have.
Essay Topic 3
The building of a romantic relationship between Bridget and Mark is an important subplot of the book. Identify the following in the Bridget/Mark plot line:
1) Introduction.
2) Rising action.
3) Climax.
4) Falling action.
5) Resolution.
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