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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. Mark and Bridget leave the chaos of her parents' Christmas and decide to have a private dinner together. What does Mark tell Bridget over dinner?

2. What has Julio done that causes Bridget's mum to run off with him?

3. Who does Bridget's mum want her to see at the Darcy's Ruby Anniversary party?

4. Which items does Bridget NOT serve at dinner?

5. Mark and Bridget leave the dinner party at Bridget's flat in order to go where?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the Darcys' ruby anniversary party change Bridget and Mark's relationship?

2. How is the subplot involving Bridget's mum and Julio resolved in December?

3. If Daniel had never cheated on Bridget, would they have made a successful couple?

4. In November, Bridget gets an unusual phone call from her mum. What is suspicious about Bridget's mum's behavior when she calls?

5. Is Bridget's preparation for her August job interview uncharacteristic of the Bridget presented so far in the book?

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. Does young Gav mean to be insulting when he calls Bridget's stomach "squishy" during their date in September?

8. What things happen in September that draw attention to Bridget's age?

9. How is Daniel's lover, Suki, different than Bridget?

10. Describe the personality of Bridget's new boss, Richard Finch.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

As Bridget and Daniel become more involved in June, the reader begins to understand more of what Bridget expects in a relationship. Describe what Bridget's perfect relationship might look like. Remember to include evidence from the text to back up your thoughts. Is Bridget's 'perfect relationship' realistic?

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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