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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. After Bridget tells Daniel that she is quitting, Perpetua does something which surprises Bridget. What is it?

2. What is the name of the 23-year-old that Bridget takes to dinner with the Smug Marrieds?

3. How many resolutions does Bridget keep?

4. Una calls Mark's date, Natasha, "quite the Little Madam." She means Natasha is ___________.

5. What does Bridget's mum do for her that makes things better?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Explain Julio's crime.

8. 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?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bridget will be happiest with a man who accepts her as she is; someone who has the ability to appreciate her flaws, her insecurities, and her eccentricities. Ideally, she needs a person who will see who she is on the inside.

Explain why Mark Darcy might be looking for this same kind of acceptance.

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

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?

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