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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Brenda give to her mother-in-law, claiming that the photos are inside?
(a) A shoebox.
(b) A book.
(c) A paper bag.
(d) An album.

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

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

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

8. What is unusual about the Italian men working at the factory?
(a) They have wine in the morning.
(b) They take naps at noon.
(c) They go home for lunch.
(d) Only two of them speak English.

9. Why is Patrick a bit of a loner in the factory?
(a) None of the other men speaks English.
(b) He does not speak English.
(c) He has a criminal record.
(d) He is drunk all the time.

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

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

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

13. Who is the only living relative Freda has?
(a) Second cousin.
(b) Half sister.
(c) Brother.
(d) Distant aunt.

14. Where do Freda and Brenda work?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) A hospital.
(c) A wine factory.
(d) A car dealership.

15. What does Freda tell Brenda in a note?
(a) Stay away from the apartment.
(b) She has gone shopping.
(c) She won't be back for dinner.
(d) She has gone to the doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Brenda's mother-in-law come to see Brenda?

2. Who does Freda talk to about Brenda?

3. Why have people gathered in the street?

4. What does Mr. Paganotti regularly set out for his employees?

5. What does Freda tell Rossi?

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