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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. Why does Maria worry about Freda when she returns to work?

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

3. What does Freda find outside the apartment?

4. Why have people gathered in the street?

5. How does Maria try to stay warm at work?

Short Essay Questions

1. Whose arrival causes a huge commotion and angst for Brenda?

2. Who are the only men in the factory who speak English?

3. Describe Brenda.

4. With whom is Vittorio in love?

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

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

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

8. Who is Rossi and how does he behave toward Brenda?

9. Where do Freda and Brenda work?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of the poor workers in the mid-1970s when the men in the story are living their adult lives. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? What freedoms did they enjoy that 21st century men do not?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Rossi. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

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