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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. 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 says Bridget is a bad daughter.
(b) She begs.
(c) She begins to criticize Bridget's looks.
(d) She tells Bridget she misses her.

2. Who is Daniel Cleaver?
(a) Perpetua's boyfriend.
(b) Bridget's co-worker.
(c) Bridget's boss.
(d) Bridget's assistant.

3. What is ironic about Bridget's mum doing a show about being single?
(a) She is old.
(b) She has never understood Bridget's single life.
(c) There is no irony.
(d) She does not watch TV.

4. What are the mothers like at Harry's birthday party?
(a) Funny.
(b) Friendly.
(c) Kind and sweet.
(d) Competitive.

5. What reason does Bridget's mum give for being mean to her husband?
(a) She has not been mean to her husband.
(b) She wants to spend her time taking care of herself.
(c) She hates him.
(d) She thinks that he is a bad influence on Bridget.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a "Smug Married"?

2. What does Magda discover about her husband?

3. 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?

4. What does Bridget's mum's phone call tell the reader about Bridget and her mum's relationship?

5. What does Bridget point out about Perpetua's opinions?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe how Bridget's "I Will" list may help her improve her life.

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

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

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

6. As Bridget's mum is interviewing Bridget for "Suddenly Single" Daniel walks out of Bridget's bedroom, surprising them all. Daniel's words and behaviors are friendly. However, how might Daniel's behavior be seen as disrespectful toward Bridget and her mum?

7. How does Bridget feel when she is questioned about her relationship status at the Turkey Curry Buffet?

8. What are Bridget's friends like?

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

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

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