View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bridget's mum calm Julio down?

2. Which items does Bridget NOT serve at dinner?

3. During dinner the group learns that _________ and ___________ are wanted by the police.

4. Eventually, Julio is taken away by ______________.

5. How does Bridget try to make herself feel better about her breakup with Daniel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mark Darcy's treatment of Bridget at the Tarts and Vicars party in July.

2. Does Bridget need to change to be with Mark?

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

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

5. Which of the following is the reason for Bridget's successful year: Self-improvement or self-acceptance?

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

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

8. After everything that Bridget's mum has put her through, why does Bridget turn to her for support after she dumps Daniel in August?

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. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Answer the following questions about Bridget's character. Make sure to support your answers with evidence from the text.

1) What are Bridget's good qualities?

2) What are Bridget's bad qualities?

3) What are Bridget's goals in life?

4) What is Bridget's motivation for reaching these goals?

5) What things conflict with Bridget's ability to achieve her goals?

Essay Topic 3

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?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,136 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample