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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In the beginning of May, Bridget is worried about what?
2. What is ironic about Bridget's mum doing a show about being single?
3. What does Bridget's birthday show the reader about her friends?
4. Which of the following is NOT a theme in Bridget's lists?
5. Bridget decides that the secret to her mum's new happiness is ______________.
Short Essay Questions
1. What are Bridget's friends like?
2. Describe how Bridget's "I Will" list may help her improve her life.
3. 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?
4. Review both of Bridget's New Year's resolution lists. What themes emerge from them?
5. Explain what Bridget finds attractive about her boss, Daniel Cleaver.
6. In March, how does Daniel's behavior toward Bridget foreshadow their future together?
7. What is the conversation like between Bridget and Mark Darcy at the Turkey Curry Buffet?
8. Does the reality of Bridget's relationship with Daniel match her expectations of that relationship?
9. How are the items on Bridget's "I Will" list similar to the items on her "I Will Not" list?
10. Identify the tone of the book as set by Bridget's New Year's resolution lists.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Bridget begins to purchase lottery tickets in March. How might the lottery tickets be symbolic of Bridget's lack of progress on her career and financial goals?
Essay Topic 2
At the beginning of "Bridget Jones's Diary," Bridget compiles two lists of New Year's resolutions. The lists represent things Bridget will and will not do in the upcoming year. The author uses the lists as a device to introduce literary elements to the reader in an interesting way.
How are each of the following elements introduced in Bridget's list? Remember to provide examples in your answers.
1) Genre.
2) Mood.
3) Point of view.
4) Character.
5) Theme(s).
Essay Topic 3
By the end of September, Bridget has worked for two different bosses, Daniel Cleaver and Richard Finch. Compare and contrast these two men in how they conduct themselves as bosses, men, and their treatment of Bridget.
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