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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 might make her "combust with shame" at the end of the story?
(a) Hotels.
(b) TV reporting.
(c) Christmas memories.
(d) Diamond patterned sweaters.

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

3. Why is Bridget embarrassed when she arrives at the Tarts and Vicars party?
(a) She is the only one dressed as a Vicar.
(b) She is the only single person.
(c) She is the only one dressed as a Tart.
(d) Daniel shows up with another woman.

4. Bridget's suggestion at her first work meeting is _______________.
(a) A political story.
(b) A hard-hitting news story.
(c) A failure.
(d) A success.

5. Bridget and Mark never go out to dinner together. Why?
(a) Bridget hid in her flat to avoid him.
(b) Mark stood her up.
(c) He never called her.
(d) Bridget didn't hear him knock.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the way home from the party, Bridget makes a surprise visit at Daniel's, but he tries to avoid letting her into his flat. What does Bridget think is happening?

2. Who does Bridget's mum want her to see at the Darcy's Ruby Anniversary party?

3. Gav turns out to be a fun date until he calls Bridget ________________.

4. The January - December chapter is:

5. What advice does Bridget's mum give her about Bridget's break up with Daniel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mark Darcy's treatment of Bridget at the Tarts and Vicars party in July.

2. Identify the climax of the book.

3. Bridget has obsessed all year about food, weight, and men. Why is it ironic that she decides to impress Mark by hosting an extravagant dinner in November?

4. Does Bridget need to change to be with Mark?

5. What is significant about Bridget's reaction to Daniel at the end of December?

6. How is Daniel's lover, Suki, different than Bridget?

7. What predictions can be made about Bridget's new year?

8. September begins with Bridget's mum calling to talk about the Darcys' ruby anniversary party. Why is Bridget's mum so obsessed with the idea of Bridget dating Mark Darcy?

9. What is the purpose of Simon Dalrymple's character at the Darcys' ruby anniversary party?

10. How is the subplot involving Bridget's mum and Julio resolved in December?

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