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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the beginning of May, Bridget is worried about what?
(a) Being engaged.
(b) Being unhappy.
(c) Being drunk.
(d) Being pregnant.

2. Why does Bridget consider her crush on Daniel Cleaver to be "pathetic"?
(a) Because he is her boss.
(b) Because Miss Moneypenny likes him.
(c) Because he is a chauvinist.
(d) She doesn't think her crush is pathetic.

3. What does Magda discover about her husband?
(a) He is the best husband in the world.
(b) He is cheating on her.
(c) He is leaving her.
(d) He is gay.

4. How does email help Bridget and Daniel flirt?
(a) It allows them to send work to each other.
(b) They do not have email.
(c) It keeps their conversations polite.
(d) It allows them to say things they would never say in person.

5. Bridget's mum calls wanting to take her to get a make-over, but Bridget does not want to go. How does her mother manipulate her into considering the outing?
(a) She tells Bridget she misses her.
(b) She says Bridget is a bad daughter.
(c) She begs.
(d) She begins to criticize Bridget's looks.

6. What does Bridget point out about Perpetua's opinions?
(a) That Perpetua has her television program information wrong.
(b) That Perpetua watches too much trash TV.
(c) That the classics are better when you read them and not watch them.
(d) That someone else is wearing her dress.

7. What does the February chapter foreshadow about Bridget and Daniel's relationship?
(a) Bridget will not take their relationship very seriously.
(b) Daniel will not take their relationship very seriously.
(c) Bridget will get bored with Daniel.
(d) Daniel will want a commitment from Bridget.

8. What is a "barrister"?
(a) A bartender.
(b) A reporter.
(c) A lawyer.
(d) A doctor.

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

10. What is the purpose of Tom's character in the book?
(a) To give Bridget a guy to fixate on.
(b) To open Bridget's eyes to the evils of men.
(c) To show that Bridget is open to alternative lifestyles.
(d) To give Bridget advice from a male perspective.

11. Which of Bridget's New Year's resolutions will give her the power her mum has?
(a) To be more confident.
(b) To lose inches off of her thighs.
(c) To spend less money.
(d) To save more money.

12. Mood is the climate of feeling set by the author of a book. After reading Bridget's lists, what mood do you think Helen Fielding is trying to create in this book?
(a) A serious mood.
(b) A humorous mood.
(c) A wistful mood.
(d) A depressing mood.

13. In the beginning of January, Bridget is woken up by a phone call from her mum. What does Bridget's mum really want when she calls?
(a) To see if Bridget is still single.
(b) To warn Bridget not to come to the Buffet.
(c) To make sure she will be at the New Year's Turkey Curry Buffet.
(d) To make sure Bridget is ok.

14. Who does Bridget unexpectedly run into at the book-release party?
(a) Mark Darcy.
(b) Mitch from accounting.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Hugh Grant.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Bridget resolves not to become annoyed with "Mum, Una Alconbury or Perpetua." What does this resolution foreshadow about Bridget's relationships with these women?

4. How does Bridget end up feeling about her holiday getaway with Daniel?

5. Which of the following are found on Bridget's list of things to NOT buy in the upcoming year?

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