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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 dinner party at Bridget's flat in order to go where?

2. Who is the "nice boyfriend" that Bridget lists?

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

4. 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?

5. How does the book end?

Short Essay Questions

1. Identify the climax of the book.

2. Skim the December chapter. Provide evidence that Bridget's character has grown over the past year.

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

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

5. Is Perpetua Bridget's friend?

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

7. What trait allows Bridget to finally have power over the men in her life?

8. What is significant about Bridget's reaction to Daniel at the end of December?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Answer the following questions in paragraph form:

In March, Bridget recognizes that she does not have power over the men in her life. What does she mean when she writes about "power"? How does she give her power away to the men in her life?

Bridget's mum seems to conduct her love life without thought to how her carelessness might hurt others. Is that the kind of power Bridget should strive for? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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