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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. What does Bridget decide about Daniel after he shows up at her girls' night?
(a) He is cheating on her.
(b) He is the best boyfriend.
(c) He is a jerk.
(d) He is better as just a friend.

2. Perpetua and Mark's friend, Natasha, try to make Bridget look silly in front of Mark. How does their mockery of Bridget advance the relationship between Bridget and Mark?
(a) It gives Mark a reason to stick up for Bridget.
(b) It makes Bridget cry.
(c) It doesn't affect Bridget.
(d) It causes Bridget to hate Mark.

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

4. Magda's complaints about her relationship with Jeremy are very similar to ___________ complaints about _______________.
(a) Bridget's; Daniel.
(b) Mark's; his ex-wife.
(c) Mum's; dad.
(d) Jude's; Richard.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bridget doing at the end of April?

2. Now that Bridget and Daniel are "dating" their relationship becomes a little _______________.

3. What is the author trying to say about body image and self-esteem?

4. Bridget often journals about her workplace, but never about her actual job. Why might this be?

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

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

3. What reason might Bridget have for not looking for a new job in April?

4. Why is it ironic that Bridget's mum is enthusiastically hosting a television show titled "Suddenly Single"?

5. In June, the reader becomes more familiar with Daniel. Describe his character.

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

7. What is the conversation like between Bridget and Mark Darcy at the Turkey Curry Buffet?

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

9. What do Bridget and her mum have an unspoken competition over in March?

10. According to Bridget, what is "inner poise" and how can she achieve it?

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