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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. Why is Freda excited about visiting Windsor Castle?

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

3. Where does Rossi want Brenda to go with him?

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

5. What is Brenda reminded of as she fights with Freda?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Describe the overall setting for the story. Why does Bainbridge use the settings she does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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