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

2. Who is whimpering and shaking in the car after Freda's death?

3. Whose mansion is in the same area as Windsor Castle?

4. What is the group doing at the beginning of Chapter 6?

5. Where does Brenda plan to go to live after Freda's death?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the setting for the picnic at the castle.

3. What does Patrick explain to Brenda regarding his culpability for Freda's murder?

4. Describe Freda's experience as she walks into the woods.

5. How does the author use foreshadowing when Brenda tells the neighbor that Freda has taken a trip to Spain?

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

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

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

9. What happens at the factory the next morning after Freda's death?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

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

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