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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Bridget justify her lottery ticket spending?
(a) She is supporting worthwhile causes.
(b) She doesn't justify them.
(c) She keeps winning.
(d) She has an addiction.

2. During dinner, Bridget sits next to a vicar who tells her about a recent miracle. How does Bridget test out the vicar's theory?
(a) Praying for a boyfriend.
(b) Scrying for water in the yard.
(c) Feeding milk to an oil burner.
(d) Seeing if any trees look like Mary.

3. Why is Bridget frustrated with her mum after her mum returns home?
(a) Mum doesn't believe Julio is a criminal.
(b) Mum has learned her lesson.
(c) Mum doesn't appreciate what Mark did for them.
(d) Mum wants to leave again.

4. Mark ends up traveling to ___________ to find Bridget's mum.
(a) France.
(b) Scotland.
(c) Spain.
(d) Portugal.

5. Why does Perpetua charge Bridget extra money for their room in Edinburgh?
(a) She knows Bridget cannot afford the payment.
(b) Bridget broke a lamp in the room.
(c) She thinks Bridget had a man staying with her.
(d) Perpetua needs the money.

6. As December goes on, Bridget becomes depressed because she has not received _____________.
(a) A bonus at work.
(b) Party invitations.
(c) Christmas presents.
(d) Money.

7. How does Bridget try to make herself feel better about her breakup with Daniel?
(a) She calls a therapist.
(b) She calls Perpetua.
(c) She calls her ex-boyfriend.
(d) She calls her Smug Married friends.

8. Before Christmas, Bridget learns that her parents are ______________.
(a) Filing for divorce.
(b) Stupid.
(c) Back together.
(d) In a fight.

9. Which items does Bridget NOT serve at dinner?
(a) Turkey.
(b) Marmalade.
(c) Blue soup.
(d) Omelettes.

10. How does Bridget's mum calm Julio down?
(a) By making out with him.
(b) She doesn't, she kicks him out.
(c) By inviting him to dinner.
(d) By giving him a drink.

11. What is the name of the 23-year-old that Bridget takes to dinner with the Smug Marrieds?
(a) Simon.
(b) Turl.
(c) Gav.
(d) Tom.

12. How long has she been with Mark when she writes her tally list in the January - December chapter?
(a) Six days.
(b) Six years.
(c) Six weeks.
(d) Six months.

13. Mark and Bridget leave the chaos of her parents' Christmas and decide to have a private dinner together. What does Mark tell Bridget over dinner?
(a) He wants to date her.
(b) He needs space.
(c) She looks beautiful.
(d) He loves her.

14. What has Julio done that causes Bridget's mum to run off with him?
(a) Defrauded their friends and family.
(b) Robbed a bank.
(c) Killed a man.
(d) Created a Ponzi scheme.

15. What does Daniel's interpretation of Bridget's dream show the reader about his character?
(a) That he doesn't like Bridget.
(b) That he is not capable of deep thoughts.
(c) That he is a funny guy.
(d) That he feels uncomfortable with intimacy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bridget fears that Mark was turned off by her _______________ .

2. Why is Bridget embarrassed when she arrives at the Tarts and Vicars party?

3. How many pounds does she win playing the lottery over the course of the year?

4. Who arrives at Bridget's parents' home on Christmas to help the police?

5. What does Bridget decide might make her "combust with shame" at the end of the story?

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