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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. Who does Bridget's mum want her to see at the Darcy's Ruby Anniversary party?

2. Bridget's mum embarrasses everyone when she criticizes the Ruby Anniversary party in front of ______________.

3. What does Mark ask Bridget when they are alone at the Ruby Anniversary party?

4. What does Natasha do when she finds Mark and Bridget talking alone?

5. Daniel begs Bridget to go out for a drink and talk with him. What does he tell her while they are out?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. In November, Bridget gets an unusual phone call from her mum. What is suspicious about Bridget's mum's behavior when she calls?

5. Explain Julio's crime.

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

7. Identify the climax of the book.

8. Is Perpetua Bridget's friend?

9. 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?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Defend Mark Darcy as the author's choice for Bridget's perfect boyfriend. How does the reader know what Bridget is looking for in a relationship? What are her expectations? How does the reader know that Mark meets these expectations? Use evidence from Bridget's relationship with Daniel, Bridget's resolutions lists, and Bridget's interactions with Mark to build your case.

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

At the beginning of "Bridget Jones's Diary," Bridget compiles two lists of New Year's resolutions. The lists represent things Bridget will and will not do in the upcoming year. The author uses the lists as a device to introduce literary elements to the reader in an interesting way.

How are each of the following elements introduced in Bridget's list? Remember to provide examples in your answers.

1) Genre.

2) Mood.

3) Point of view.

4) Character.

5) Theme(s).

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