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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 is the name of the 23-year-old that Bridget takes to dinner with the Smug Marrieds?
2. Why is Bridget upset when Daniel backs out of going to the Tarts and Vicars party?
3. How does Bridget justify her lottery ticket spending?
4. How does Daniel react to Bridget's news that she has a new job?
5. As the December chapter begins, what are Bridget's thoughts about Mark?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the Darcys' ruby anniversary party change Bridget and Mark's relationship?
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. Which of the following is the reason for Bridget's successful year: Self-improvement or self-acceptance?
4. What trait allows Bridget to finally have power over the men in her life?
5. If Daniel had never cheated on Bridget, would they have made a successful couple?
6. Identify the climax of the book.
7. 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?
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. What is the purpose of Simon Dalrymple's character at the Darcys' ruby anniversary party?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Bridget is blessed with having good friends whom she thinks of as family. Describe each of Bridget's friends and explain why the author created them. Also, explain how each character is connected to a theme in the book.
1) Jude.
2) Sharon.
3) Tom.
4) Magda.
Essay Topic 2
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 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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