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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Freda NOT picture when she dreams of a life with Vittorio?
(a) Raising children.
(b) Living a glamorous life.
(c) A house and white picket fence.
(d) Wonderful vacations.

2. What does Freda ask Brenda to steal from the factory?
(a) Pens.
(b) Brandy.
(c) Chianti.
(d) Envelopes.

3. Who has unexpectedly arrived to see Brenda?
(a) Her old boss.
(b) Her mother-in-law.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her former boyfriend.

4. How many times has Freda been married?
(a) 0.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

5. Where are Freda and Brenda located as the story begins?
(a) The library.
(b) Their apartment.
(c) A cafe.
(d) Church.

6. Why is there an air of excitement in the wine factory?
(a) There is talk of everyone getting a raise.
(b) The men are excited about the outing.
(c) The Christmas party is coming up.
(d) Summer vacation is almost here.

7. What does Freda do that embarrasses Brenda?
(a) Sleeps nude.
(b) Talks with her mouth full.
(c) Belches.
(d) Snaps her gum.

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

9. What does Freda do to Brenda out of spite one day?
(a) Tells Patrick to stay away from Brenda.
(b) Throws away her new magazines.
(c) Wears her new sweater without permission.
(d) Breaks her new lipstick.

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

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

12. When is Brenda worried about Freda?
(a) When she stays out all night.
(b) When she won't get out of bed.
(c) When she is quiet.
(d) When she drinks too much.

13. What has Freda persuaded Maria to wear?
(a) Thick socks.
(b) Makeup.
(c) A smile.
(d) Mittens.

14. What do Freda and Brenda use between them to divide the bed?
(a) Filled laundry bags.
(b) Stacks of wood.
(c) A stack of books.
(d) Old newspapers.

15. What does Freda find outside the apartment?
(a) A stray cat.
(b) A note from Vittorio.
(c) An abandoned baby.
(d) A bicycle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What distresses Brenda about her life?

2. Which of the men is infatuated by Brenda?

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

4. What does Maria find in the box of clothes to wear on the outing?

5. Freda has periods of rage and __________.

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