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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. It becomes evident that Rossi resents ____________________.

2. Where is Freda's body as the group tours the wild safari park?

3. What does Freda suggest that the group do after lunch?

4. What are the men in the Mini waiting to do?

5. What do the men in the Mini see when they look in the factory windows?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the significance of the group's not telling Mr. Paganotti about Freda's death?

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

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

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

6. How is the transportation problem resolved among the men?

7. How is Rossi's day at the castle colored with a tinge of resentment toward Mr. Paganotti?

8. What do the men in the other car assume about Freda since they don't yet know she is dead?

9. What romantic thoughts does Freda have at the castle regarding Vittorio?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bainbridge uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the story and note why they are examples of irony.

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

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.

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