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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Vittorio react to Freda when he is in Rossi's office?

3. Who is Brenda's mother-in-law?

4. Where does Rossi regularly summon Brenda?

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons Mr. Paganotti's employees love him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author show that the factory workers are very poor?

2. Describe Brenda.

3. How has the gunshot incident affected Freda's outlook and mood?

4. What are Freda and Brenda doing as the story opens?

5. Despite of her feelings of jealousy, how does Brenda feel herself coming back to life?

6. Describe Freda.

7. How does Brenda react when Patrick comes to the apartment?

8. Why has Freda decided to take a few days off work?

9. How does Brenda treat Stanley when he attempts to contact her?

10. Who is Patrick and how does he become involved in Brenda and Freda's lives?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Brenda, Vittorio, Rossi and Patrick. Be sure to incorporate the characters' emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, etc.

Essay Topic 2

Bainbridge is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, and briefly describe them and identify the technique that they embody.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

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