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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 does Brenda keep seeing in her mind after she returns home?

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

3. How does Patrick say his eye was cut?

4. Why was Freda happy after the horse ride?

5. What has Freda prepared to take on the outing?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Who finally admits to killing Freda and how do the others respond?

7. How doe Freda and Brenda prepare for the outing?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

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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