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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Freda happy after the horse ride?
(a) She loves riding horses.
(b) It reminded her of her childhood.
(c) She saw Vittorio admiring her.
(d) She felt really free.

2. Why do the men think Freda refuses to come out of the bushes?
(a) She has found a lover.
(b) She is reading.
(c) She is napping.
(d) She has had too much to drink.

3. Where does Brenda plan to go to live after Freda's death?
(a) Maria's house.
(b) Her parents' home.
(c) Dublin.
(d) Her home with Stanley.

4. What do the men seem to be shy about?
(a) Taking off their jackets.
(b) Singing in front of the women.
(c) Taking off their shoes.
(d) Sharing their food.

5. Why would broken glass in Freda's sweater lead to the idea that Rossi killed her?
(a) Rossi's shirt is slashed.
(b) Rossi has cuts on his hands.
(c) Rossi has tiny cuts on his face.
(d) Rossi's watch was broken.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Rossi more amenable to the idea of going to the wild safari park?

2. Why does Brenda tell Rossi that she can't go with him?

3. Who had made Rossi cancel the van for the outing?

4. What does Vittorio notice about Patrick's face?

5. What color are the horses exercising in the park?

Short Essay Questions

1. What plans does Mr. Paganotti have that distresses the workers?

2. What is the mood between Vittorio and Freda today?

3. What is the distressing situation regarding the van for the outing?

4. How does the group immediately respond to Freda's death?

5. What is the nature of the argument between Rossi and Vittorio?

6. What romantic thoughts does Freda have at the castle regarding Vittorio?

7. How does the author use foreshadowing when Brenda tells the neighbor that Freda has taken a trip to Spain?

8. What does Patrick explain to Brenda regarding his culpability for Freda's murder?

9. How is Rossi's day at the castle colored with a tinge of resentment toward Mr. Paganotti?

10. How does the author use foreshadowing in Freda's suggestion to visit the wild safari park?

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