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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the author trying to say about body image and self-esteem?
(a) Skinny women like themselves better.
(b) Every woman looks better thinner.
(c) That thin does not mean happiness.
(d) Most people think thin looks healthy.

2. What is wrong with Bridget's father when he calls her before the party?
(a) He is filing for divorce.
(b) He is having a breakdown.
(c) Her mother has asked to come home.
(d) He heard about her breakup with Daniel.

3. What does Bridget believe is the difference between being single in her 20s and being single in her 30s?
(a) She didn't care if she was single in her 20s.
(b) She is more attractive in her 30s.
(c) She was more attractive in her 20s.
(d) She doesn't care that she is single in her 30s.

4. Bridget and her girlfriends gather at her flat for a girls' night. What is the theme of their conversations?
(a) Relationships are easy.
(b) Good friends are hard to find.
(c) That relationships are difficult.
(d) Politics.

5. Bridget's ruined vacation with Daniel is symbolic of what?
(a) The beginning of their future together.
(b) The tourist industry in England.
(c) A fairy tale.
(d) The end of her fantasy about their relationship.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the dinner party at Magda's similar to the Turkey Curry Buffet?

2. What is the purpose of Tom's character in the book?

3. What does Bridget do after her mum shares the news about her new job as a TV personality?

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

5. Bridget is envious of her mum's power with men. What does mum envy about Bridget's life?

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