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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. What does Bridget think when her mum snaps at her dad over lunch?

2. April opens with Bridget wishing she had ____________.

3. What does Bridget's mum want when she calls her at work?

4. Where is Daniel during the Suddenly Single interview?

5. What does Bridget do after her mum shares the news about her new job as a TV personality?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain what Bridget finds attractive about her boss, Daniel Cleaver.

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

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

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

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. Explain why Bridget is anxious to leave Harry's birthday party in March.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Defend Mark Darcy as the author's choice for Bridget's perfect boyfriend. How does the reader know what Bridget is looking for in a relationship? What are her expectations? How does the reader know that Mark meets these expectations? Use evidence from Bridget's relationship with Daniel, Bridget's resolutions lists, and Bridget's interactions with Mark to build your case.

Essay Topic 2

Answer the following questions in paragraph form:

In March, Bridget recognizes that she does not have power over the men in her life. What does she mean when she writes about "power"? How does she give her power away to the men in her life?

Bridget's mum seems to conduct her love life without thought to how her carelessness might hurt others. Is that the kind of power Bridget should strive for? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

When Bridget begins working for "Good Afternoon!" she tries hard to perform to the best of her abilities. However, her achievements at work seem to make her the outsider. Bridget feels disliked by her coworkers both because of her age and because of her dedication.

1) Why does Bridget's dedication and success create harsh feelings toward her with her coworkers?

2) Why does age effect the way Bridget's coworkers view her?

3) Explain how Bridget overcomes these differences with her coworkers.

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