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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 Bridget is ok.
(d) To make sure she will be at the New Year's Turkey Curry Buffet.

2. Bridget's "I Will Not" list is pretty clear about the types of men she wants to stay away from. What does her list suggest about her past dating experiences?
(a) Many of her past dates have been disasters.
(b) She has met some nice men, but none that she wants to marry.
(c) Most of her dates wanted to have a committed relationship.
(d) She has never been lied to by a man.

3. What new habit does Bridget start in April?
(a) Skipping meals.
(b) Buying lottery tickets.
(c) Calling Daniel.
(d) Eating pasta.

4. What does Bridget discover when her mum interviews her for Suddenly Single?
(a) Her mother has lied about Bridget's life.
(b) TV makes her look fat.
(c) Her mother is an excellent interviewer.
(d) Daniel wants to have children.

5. Where does Bridget meet her friends after work the day she and Daniel begin flirting by email?
(a) A bar.
(b) At her flat.
(c) The mall.
(d) A party.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Bridget Jones's Diary" is told from which point of view?

2. Bridget resolves to become more responsible with her money. Which of the following does she decide to start doing?

3. What does Bridget think about the possibility of being pregnant?

4. Which of the following is NOT given as a reason why Bridget should be interested in Mark?

5. Who are Magda and Jeremy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Bridget's friends show up for her birthday dinner party armed with champagne and reservations for a restaurant. What do their gifts say about their friendship?

2. In February, Bridget learns that her parents are having marital problems. How does she feel about this?

3. In May, Bridget reflects that relationships are complicated. What lessons should she learn from the problems in her friends' relationships?

4. Explain why Bridget is anxious to leave Harry's birthday party in March.

5. Why does Magda encourage Bridget to enjoy being single when they see each other in May?

6. Why might the author create conflict in Magda and Jeremy's marriage?

7. Thanks to Rebecca, what new thing does Bridget begin to obsess over in June?

8. Review both of Bridget's New Year's resolution lists. What themes emerge from them?

9. What problems do Bridget's New Year's resolutions address?

10. Identify the tone of the book as set by Bridget's New Year's resolution lists.

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