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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. How does Patrick say that Freda must have died?
(a) From a fall.
(b) From a heart attack.
(c) From an animal attack.
(d) From a gunshot wound.

2. What makes Rossi more amenable to the idea of going to the wild safari park?
(a) It is free.
(b) It is very close by where they are.
(c) You can stay in your car.
(d) They will get home in plenty of time.

3. What does Freda worry about asking Vittorio?
(a) Whether he loves her.
(b) What is his income.
(c) For money to buy cigarettes.
(d) If he will marry her.

4. What is Brenda reminded of as she fights with Freda?
(a) Her mother throwing cups in the kitchen.
(b) Stanley making fun of her.
(c) Her mother-in-law pulling wings off of flies.
(d) Rugby matches.

5. What incident does Brenda recall as Freda torments her in the car?
(a) Her brother holding her up by her feet.
(b) Being picked on by older girls at school.
(c) Being taunted by the neighborhood bully.
(d) Her mother-in-law drowning kittens.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Patrick say his eye was cut?

2. What happens to the people who can't fit into the two cars?

3. How many cars are available to take the group on the outing?

4. What do the men in the factory take turns doing?

5. Where will be wine barrel be shipped?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of the group's not telling Mr. Paganotti about Freda's death?

2. How does the author illustrate the class difference between the Italian men and the others in the group?

3. What does the group do with Freda's body and what are Brenda's continuing thoughts about her dead friend?

4. What is the significance of the uniformed men and their horses?

5. How does Freda torment Brenda and what does the behavior remind Brenda of?

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

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

8. What important news does Vittorio give Freda when they find a few moments alone on the castle grounds?

9. What happens at the factory the next morning after Freda's death?

10. Describe the setting for the picnic at the castle.

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