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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through May.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the older, married people at the party push Bridget and Mark together?
(a) They want them to work together.
(b) They aren't pushing them together.
(c) They assume that everyone wants to be married.
(d) They think she is pretty and he is funny.

2. What does the phone conversation between Bridget and her mum tell the reader about her mum's character?
(a) Bridget's mum feels the need to take care of her children.
(b) Bridget's mum is a sensitive person.
(c) Bridget's mum is funny.
(d) Bridget's mum does not think about how her words might hurt others.

3. What does Bridget's "I Will Not" list tell the reader about her character?
(a) The kind of person she wants to become in the next year.
(b) Her job.
(c) Her family and friends.
(d) The kind of person she does not want to be.

4. What is the assumption made about single people who are Bridget's age?
(a) People assume they are boring.
(b) It is assumed they need help finding a date.
(c) It is assumed they never want to have children.
(d) People assume they are gay.

5. Which of the following are found on Bridget's list of things to NOT buy in the upcoming year?
(a) A pasta maker and exotic underwear.
(b) A new car and an ice cream machine.
(c) A new video player.
(d) A photograph album.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Magda and Jeremy?

2. Bridget resolves to become a more physically healthy person. Which of the following does she decide to stop doing?

3. Who is Daniel Cleaver?

4. What does Bridget realize now that she has reached her goal weight?

5. What does Bridget's mum's phone call tell the reader about Bridget and her mum's relationship?

(see the answer key)

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