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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 is told about Freda's murder the next morning?

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

3. Where does Brenda tell the neighbor Freda has gone?

4. Why do the men fight at the gas station?

5. What do the men in the factory take turns doing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information does Rossi give Brenda regarding Freda's manipulative behavior in the days prior to her death?

2. What important news does Vittorio give Freda when they find a few moments alone on the castle grounds?

3. How does Freda torment Brenda and what does the behavior remind Brenda of?

4. Describe the horse riding adventure for the factory workers.

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

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

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

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

9. What plans does Mr. Paganotti have that distresses the workers?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Bainbridge is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, and briefly describe them and identify the technique that they embody.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of death. Identify at least two instances about death in the book and then cite examples to support your answers.

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