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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. Who refuses to take a ride on one of the Queen's horses?

2. Why was Freda happy after the horse ride?

3. What does Brenda do so that Freda won't be mad at her later?

4. Where does Brenda sleep on the night Freda is killed?

5. To whom does Freda give the best piece of chicken?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has the author brought the book full circle from how it began?

2. How does Brenda discover Freda's dead body?

3. What is the mood between Vittorio and Freda today?

4. What is the distressing situation regarding the van for the outing?

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

6. Who are the uniformed men in the park and what is their job?

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

8. How does the author use foreshadowing in Freda's suggestion to visit the wild safari park?

9. How does the group immediately respond to Freda's death?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Describe the overall setting for the story. Why does Bainbridge use the settings she does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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