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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. Bridget and Mark never go out to dinner together. Why?

2. Mark Darcy's home can only be described as a _____________.

3. What does Daniel's interpretation of Bridget's dream show the reader about his character?

4. Gav turns out to be a fun date until he calls Bridget ________________.

5. Which items does Bridget NOT serve at dinner?

Short Essay Questions

1. What predictions can be made about Bridget's new year?

2. Mark does not tell Bridget the reason for his dislike of Daniel until the night of his parents' ruby anniversary party. What does Mark's decision to wait until after Daniel and Bridget break up say about Mark's level of respect for Bridget?

3. What is the purpose of Simon Dalrymple's character at the Darcys' ruby anniversary party?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bridget begins to purchase lottery tickets in March. How might the lottery tickets be symbolic of Bridget's lack of progress on her career and financial goals?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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