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

2. How did Joel die?

3. How old was Corinne the first time she got to eat at the dinner table?

4. Malcolm compared Olivia's raising of her sons to what?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why did Olivia initially deny Alicia the Victrola or radio?

4. What had Malcolm already discussed with Mal and Joel?

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

6. What had Malcolm been doing to Alicia?

7. In what way did Malcolm's opinion of John Amos solidify Olivia's desire to keep him around?

8. What did Alicia insist that Olivia do?

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

10. Why didn't Olivia immediately begin crying when she finished reading the telegram proclaiming Joel's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Although Malcolm doesn't love Olivia, he marries her. Discuss what may have caused Malcolm to seek out a woman to marry whom he would never love? What are some logical reasons for such behavior?

Essay Topic 3

How did Olivia deal with Malcolm's betrayal when he impregnated Alicia? How had she found the perfect solution that would allow everyone to save face and yet allow herself to remain in complete control of everyone? What events precipitated these actions?

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