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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 Mark ask Bridget when they are alone at the Ruby Anniversary party?
2. Bridget's firehouse interview is a complete _________________.
3. What has Julio done that causes Bridget's mum to run off with him?
4. How many pounds does she win playing the lottery over the course of the year?
5. Eventually, Julio is taken away by ______________.
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the reader know that Mark's girlfriend, Natasha, feels threatened by Bridget?
2. August is a month of multiple crises for Bridget. What positive things happen to Bridget that might help her achieve some of the things on her list of New Year's resolutions?
3. If Daniel had never cheated on Bridget, would they have made a successful couple?
4. How does the Darcys' ruby anniversary party change Bridget and Mark's relationship?
5. 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?
6. Which of the following is the reason for Bridget's successful year: Self-improvement or self-acceptance?
7. What trait allows Bridget to finally have power over the men in her life?
8. Is Perpetua Bridget's friend?
9. At the Darcys' ruby anniversary party, Bridget tries to talk to Mark, but he is busy trying to arrange dinner seating. Does Mark intentionally seat Bridget between the gay vicar and Geoffrey Alconbury instead of by his "dishy friends" as Bridget hopes?
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
Daniel Cleaver stood Bridget up on a number of occasions. Mark Darcy stands Bridget up on their first date.
Compare and contrast Bridget's reaction to being stood up by Daniel to her reaction to being stood up by Mark. What do her reactions say about her self-esteem at the time of each incident?
Essay Topic 2
Bridget and her mum have an interesting, often troubled, relationship. However, there are times in the book when it is obvious that Bridget's mum cares and wants to see her daughter happy. Give 3 examples of times when Bridget's mum is concerned with Bridget's welfare. Explain how each example shows her mum's true feelings for Bridget.
Essay Topic 3
By the end of September, Bridget has worked for two different bosses, Daniel Cleaver and Richard Finch. Compare and contrast these two men in how they conduct themselves as bosses, men, and their treatment of Bridget.
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