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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 Daniel's fling suggest about Bridget as she walks out of the flat?
2. What advice does Bridget's mum give her about Bridget's break up with Daniel?
3. After Bridget tells Daniel that she is quitting, Perpetua does something which surprises Bridget. What is it?
4. Who is the "nice boyfriend" that Bridget lists?
5. How does Bridget try to make herself feel better about her breakup with Daniel?
Short Essay Questions
1. Does Bridget need to change to be with Mark?
2. Which of the following is the reason for Bridget's successful year: Self-improvement or self-acceptance?
3. How is the romantic subplot between Bridget and Mark resolved in December?
4. How is the subplot involving Bridget's mum and Julio resolved in December?
5. 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?
6. Does young Gav mean to be insulting when he calls Bridget's stomach "squishy" during their date in September?
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. 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?
9. 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?
10. What predictions can be made about Bridget's new year?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Bridget will be happiest with a man who accepts her as she is; someone who has the ability to appreciate her flaws, her insecurities, and her eccentricities. Ideally, she needs a person who will see who she is on the inside.
Explain why Mark Darcy might be looking for this same kind of acceptance.
Essay Topic 2
In many Western cultures, modern women are engaged in a debate about the merits of being a career mom versus a stay-at-home mom. Most women would agree that the role of mother is important, but many women feel it is their role in the workplace that provides personal fulfillment. The career mom versus stay-at-home mom issue is a recurrent one in "Bridget Jones's Diary."
Explain how this issue is treated by the author when:
1) Bridget attends Harry's birthday party.
2) Bridget's mum decides she needs a career.
3) Magda discusses her inability to leave Jeremy.
What is the author's opinion on the subject? How can you tell?
Essay Topic 3
Explain how Bridget's handling of her disastrous dinner party for Mark and her mum's fugitive status show the growth of her character. Also, identify which events have contributed to the changes in her.
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