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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. Who does Bridget unexpectedly run into at the book-release party?

2. Bridget decides that the secret to her mum's new happiness is ______________.

3. In this chapter, Bridget lists out her resolutions for the new year. Most of her resolutions fall into four major categories. Which of the following is NOT a category on her list?

4. What changes does Bridget notice in her mum at the beginning of March?

5. What does Bridget discover when her mum interviews her for Suddenly Single?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the changes in Bridget's relationship with Daniel that take place in May.

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

4. Identify the warning signs that Daniel does not want to take a mini-holiday with Bridget in June.

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

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

7. How are the items on Bridget's "I Will" list similar to the items on her "I Will Not" list?

8. Bridget's friends show up for her birthday dinner party armed with champagne and reservations for a restaurant. What do their gifts say about their friendship?

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

10. Does email help or hurt Bridget and Daniel's office flirtations in January?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In many Western cultures, modern women are engaged in a debate about the merits of being a career mom versus a stay-at-home mom. Most women would agree that the role of mother is important, but many women feel it is their role in the workplace that provides personal fulfillment. The career mom versus stay-at-home mom issue is a recurrent one in "Bridget Jones's Diary."

Explain how this issue is treated by the author when:

1) Bridget attends Harry's birthday party.

2) Bridget's mum decides she needs a career.

3) Magda discusses her inability to leave Jeremy.

What is the author's opinion on the subject? How can you tell?

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

Daniel Cleaver stood Bridget up on a number of occasions. Mark Darcy stands Bridget up on their first date.

Compare and contrast Bridget's reaction to being stood up by Daniel to her reaction to being stood up by Mark. What do her reactions say about her self-esteem at the time of each incident?

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