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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What food does Malcolm usually have on Wednesdays?
(a) Roast.
(b) Lamb.
(c) Steak.
(d) Veal.

3. What did attics represent to Olivia?
(a) Neither of these.
(b) Both of these.
(c) History.
(d) Mystery.

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

5. What characteristic(s) of women did Malcolm despise?
(a) All of these.
(b) Frilly types.
(c) Those without an ounce of self respect.
(d) Vapidity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Garland say was the reason Corinne left?

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

3. What was there in Garland's demeanor that there wasn't in Malcolm's?

4. What objections does Olivia put in about Garland's age?

5. Mr. Patterson needed help with what?

(see the answer key)

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