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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 is unusual about the Italian men working at the factory?

2. Why does Freda stay home from work for a few days?

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

4. Why is Patrick a bit of a loner in the factory?

5. Why does Freda especially love the hand-shaking ritual?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain the relationship Mr. Paganotti has with his employees.

3. Who is Maria and what is her attachment to Freda?

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

5. Describe Freda's low mood and how a note from Vittorio turns her around.

6. What are the circumstances that allow Brenda and Freda to get an afternoon off work?

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

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 are the only men in the factory who speak English?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of death. Identify at least two instances about death in the book and then cite examples to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

The theme of struggling with personal identity is an important one in this novel. Describe how it extends through setting, character and issues and provide examples for each.

Essay Topic 3

There is much symbolism in this story regarding the Queen's funeral horses. What do the horses symbolize for Freda? What do they mean for group at large? What does it mean that Vittorio seems happy to see Freda on one of the horses? Explain.

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