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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 located across the street from Freda and Brenda's apartment?

2. How can Brenda be characterized?

3. Which of the following things does Freda NOT do with Vittorio?

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

5. Who is the only living relative Freda has?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do Freda and Brenda work?

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

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

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

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

6. What does Freda enjoy about arriving at the factory each morning?

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

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

9. How are the differences in Freda and Brenda apparent as they watch the funeral from the window?

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 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.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 3

THE BOTTLE FACTORY OUTING is a classic story of unfulfilled expectations. What does that classification entail? Why does this story fit into this category?

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