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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the men is infatuated by Brenda?
(a) Marco.
(b) Luigi.
(c) Vittorio.
(d) Rossi.

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

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

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

5. Who is the owner of the wine factory?
(a) Mr. Pavoratti.
(b) Mr. Pagliachi.
(c) Mr. Pearson.
(d) Mr. Paganotti.

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

7. What does Freda later ask Brenda regarding Patrick?
(a) If he was drunk.
(b) If Brenda likes him.
(c) Why he was running around wearing an undershirt.
(d) If he is in love with Brenda.

8. Who is the woman at the factory who adores Freda?
(a) Maria.
(b) Angelina.
(c) Donatella.
(d) Luisa.

9. Why has Brenda's mother-in-law come to see Brenda?
(a) To make amends for a quarrel.
(b) To take her out for her birthday.
(c) To get the childhood photos of her son.
(d) To invite her to Christmas dinner.

10. How does Maria try to stay warm at work?
(a) She wears three sweaters.
(b) She wears her coat all day.
(c) She uses a space heater.
(d) She climbs into a mailbag.

11. Whose funeral does Rossi think Brenda had been to?
(a) Maria's brother.
(b) Brenda's sister.
(c) Freda's father.
(d) Freda's mother.

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

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

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

15. With whom does Freda picture a life?
(a) Rossi.
(b) Vittorio.
(c) Patrick.
(d) A handsome stranger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT one of Vittorio's reactions to Freda?

2. In what city is THE BOTTLE FACTORY OUTING set?

3. What does Patrick do before working on the toilet?

4. How old was Freda when her mother died?

5. What distresses Brenda about her life?

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