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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Maria looking for in the box of clothes?
(a) Hat.
(b) Sweater.
(c) Gloves.
(d) Shoes.

2. What is located across the street from Freda and Brenda's apartment?
(a) An old people's home.
(b) A car dealership.
(c) A bus station.
(d) A restaurant.

3. To what type of man had Brenda been married?
(a) Politician.
(b) Religious.
(c) Paraplegic.
(d) Alcoholic.

4. How can Brenda be characterized?
(a) Sullen.
(b) Funny.
(c) Robust.
(d) Sickly.

5. Why had Brenda's husband sometimes awakened her in the night?
(a) To look at the moon through a telescope.
(b) To bring her out of a bad dream.
(c) To feed the baby.
(d) To talk to him.

6. Where does Freda go each week?
(a) Library.
(b) Theatrical pub.
(c) Synagogue.
(d) Opera.

7. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons Mr. Paganotti's employees love him?
(a) He gives them raises every three months.
(b) He has given them the chance of a lifetime.
(c) He provides good factory jobs.
(d) He pays them well enough to provide for their families.

8. Which of the following things does Freda NOT do with Vittorio?
(a) Drink wine.
(b) Eat dinner.
(c) Sing.
(d) Kiss.

9. What does Freda reject after she returns to work?
(a) Maria's invitation to tea.
(b) Her new work hours.
(c) Brenda's shared lunch.
(d) Vittorio's invitation to dinner.

10. What makes Freda almost giddy now?
(a) Getting her hair styled differently.
(b) Wearing the new dress she found.
(c) Picturing the life she and Vittorio will live.
(d) Buying new jewelry.

11. In what city is THE BOTTLE FACTORY OUTING set?
(a) London.
(b) Vienna.
(c) Dublin.
(d) Glasgow.

12. What does Maria find in the box of clothes to wear on the outing?
(a) A jumper and sweater.
(b) A pair of slacks.
(c) A pair of shorts.
(d) A dress.

13. What does Brenda think of Freda's hand-shaking ritual?
(a) She can barely stand it.
(b) She finds it amusing.
(c) She tolerates it.
(d) She abhors it.

14. What has Freda planned for the factory employees?
(a) A Christmas party.
(b) Healthcare benefits.
(c) A labor union.
(d) An outing in the country.

15. What is Freda's reaction to the funeral?
(a) She is very quiet.
(b) She is detached.
(c) She is crying dramatically.
(d) She cries quietly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Patrick a bit of a loner in the factory?

2. Why is Brenda upset that Patrick is coming to the apartment?

3. Who is the Irishman who works in the factory?

4. With whom does Freda picture a life?

5. Where does Freda spend several days after the gunshot incident?

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