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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. Which of the following things do the men in the Mini NOT do as they wait?

2. Where will be wine barrel be shipped?

3. What is put into the wine barrel to preserve Freda's body?

4. Why do the men think Freda refuses to come out of the bushes?

5. Why does Rossi not force Brenda to go with him?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A feeling of impending doom seems to be an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the dread? Why does it have such a prevalent place in the characters' lives? How does the author create and maintain the feeling of dread? How can an animate object or characteristic be a character?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the social, cultural and economic gap that occurs between the Italian factory workers and their English counterparts. What disadvantages do the Italian workers have? Why do they seem to be pleased with their meager lives? What lessons can be learned from the Italian workers? Explain.

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