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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 is certain that losing weight, having no cellulite, cutting out alcohol and _____________________ will fix her life.
(a) Breaking up with Daniel.
(b) Not smoking.
(c) Meditating.
(d) Going shopping.

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

3. What does Bridget's mum do for her that makes things better?
(a) Pays her rent.
(b) Finds her a nice man to date.
(c) Gets her a job interview.
(d) Goes back to her father.

4. What does Mark ask Bridget when they are alone at the Ruby Anniversary party?
(a) To marry him.
(b) To leave the party.
(c) To apologize to Natasha.
(d) To have dinner with him.

5. What is a "vicar"?
(a) An old man.
(b) A car.
(c) A church pastor.
(d) A type of pickle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What answer does Bridget give Mark about going to dinner?

2. How does Jude influence Bridget in the beginning of November?

3. Who convinces Bridget to attend the Darcy's Ruby Anniversary party?

4. Bridget does not hear from Mark and worries that he has ____________.

5. After Bridget tells Daniel that she is quitting, Perpetua does something which surprises Bridget. What is it?

Short Essay Questions

1. Mark does not tell Bridget the reason for his dislike of Daniel until the night of his parents' ruby anniversary party. What does Mark's decision to wait until after Daniel and Bridget break up say about Mark's level of respect for Bridget?

2. Describe the personality of Bridget's new boss, Richard Finch.

3. Explain Julio's crime.

4. At the Darcys' ruby anniversary party, Bridget tries to talk to Mark, but he is busy trying to arrange dinner seating. Does Mark intentionally seat Bridget between the gay vicar and Geoffrey Alconbury instead of by his "dishy friends" as Bridget hopes?

5. How does the reader know that Mark's girlfriend, Natasha, feels threatened by Bridget?

6. In November, Bridget gets an unusual phone call from her mum. What is suspicious about Bridget's mum's behavior when she calls?

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

8. What things happen in September that draw attention to Bridget's age?

9. How is the romantic subplot between Bridget and Mark resolved in December?

10. Which of the following is the reason for Bridget's successful year: Self-improvement or self-acceptance?

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