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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. Why does Mark run to the buffet table after talking to Bridget?
2. What does Bridget tell herself when she becomes disappointed in her relationship with Daniel?
3. In June, Bridget writes that she finds her relationship with Daniel to be somewhat _______________.
4. What signals the reader that there is something wrong with Bridget's parents?
5. Bridget finally convinces Daniel to take a mini-vacation with her. How does Daniel know the only other person at the hotel?
Short Essay Questions
1. According to Bridget, what is "inner poise" and how can she achieve it?
2. Review both of Bridget's New Year's resolution lists. What themes emerge from them?
3. Describe what is happening between Bridget's parents in February.
4. Does email help or hurt Bridget and Daniel's office flirtations in January?
5. Explain why Bridget is anxious to leave Harry's birthday party in March.
6. Why is it ironic that Bridget's mum is enthusiastically hosting a television show titled "Suddenly Single"?
7. Thanks to Rebecca, what new thing does Bridget begin to obsess over in June?
8. 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?
9. How are the items on Bridget's "I Will" list similar to the items on her "I Will Not" list?
10. Why does Bridget become upset during dinner with the "Smug Marrieds" in February?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
At the beginning of the book, Bridget writes that Daniel is a playboy. As the book progresses, Bridget runs into more and more women whom Daniel has hurt and forgotten. In July, Bridget realizes that Daniel has been cheating on her with Suki, a woman opposite of Bridget in every way.
Analyze Daniel's participation in the relationship. Answer the following questions:
1) Considering Daniel's past - and present - interactions with women, why do you think he stays with Bridget for so long?
2) It becomes obvious that Daniel does not want to put in the effort required for a relationship, so why does he stay with Bridget?
3) Daniel eventually chooses Suki over Bridget. How is Suki a better fit for him?
4) Do you think Daniel ends up regretting his choice?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
The building of a romantic relationship between Bridget and Mark is an important subplot of the book. Identify the following in the Bridget/Mark plot line:
1) Introduction.
2) Rising action.
3) Climax.
4) Falling action.
5) Resolution.
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