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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 news does Vittorio give Freda?

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

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

4. How does Patrick say that Freda must have died?

5. What is the only insult Brenda can summon to throw at Freda?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is the mood between Vittorio and Freda today?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Brenda, Vittorio, Rossi and Patrick. Be sure to incorporate the characters' emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, etc.

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

Create a brief character study of Vittorio. 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?

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