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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why shouldn't Olivia feel subordinate to Malcolm's father's new wife?
(a) She is not likely to be Olivia's equal.
(b) Olivia is likely to be far more beautiful.
(c) The kind of woman that impresses Malcolm's father is the vapid kind.
(d) Olivia is likely to be smarter.

2. What was Olivia not to discuss at the table?
(a) A woman's place in the world.
(b) When she got her period.
(c) How she lost her mother.
(d) The woman's suffrage movement.

3. Where will Malcolm's father be sleeping?
(a) In the North Wing.
(b) In the room next to hers.
(c) In the room beside Malcolm's.
(d) In the room across from hers.

4. What was in the separate room in the attic?
(a) A schoolroom.
(b) Both of these.
(c) Neither of these.
(d) A bedroom.

5. Why wasn't Olivia sorry she couldn't bear Malcolm any more children?
(a) He didn't enjoy the ones he already had.
(b) All of these.
(c) He had never treated his children with any kindness.
(d) He wasn't exactly father material.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of neckline did Olivia's gown that she donned when she went to bed have?

2. What do Malcolm's parties always reflect?

3. How long has Mrs. Wilson been with the Foxworths?

4. Who did Malcolm take into the library at their reception?

5. What color were Malcolm's eyes?

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