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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 little bit of revenge did Olivia get in regards to Malcolm?

2. What did Malcolm name his daughter?

3. What drink did Malcolm serve at Corrine`s birth?

4. What didn't the guests see in Corinne?

5. How much was Malcolm to transfer into a trust account for his sons?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Alicia react to Garland's death?

2. After her initial grief over the loss of Mal and Joel, how did Corinne react to the family's continued pallor?

3. At first, what other things did Alicia ask?

4. How did Olivia regain her dignity after Malcolm's betrayal?

5. What scared Olivia when she had returned to her room?

6. What was the ultimatum that Malcolm gave to Alicia?

7. How was little Corinne the light of Foxworth Hall?

8. Why had Alicia hoped that Malcolm would help Christopher?

9. What had Mal done against his father's wishes, and why did this please Olivia?

10. Why was Corinne baffled and confused following Mal's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As Olivia's hope to be loved by Malcolm fades to oblivion, she turns further and further away from him and more and more draws towards God. Illustrate this gradual shift in her personality and emotional well being. Explain how she changes, and what best illustrates these changes.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Olivia's pleasure in pulling the strings when she sends Alicia away to give birth. What about this suggests that Olivia has issues with her ego? Explain Olivia's psychological temperament that inspires her to derive pleasure at denying pleasure to others.

Essay Topic 3

When Malcolm finds God, his relationship with Olivia changes dramatically for the better. Suggest reasons for this transformation. What might Malcolm have found in the Bible to change his mind regarding his relationship with his wife?

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