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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Malcolm's mother represent?
(a) The ugly duckling.
(b) A butterfly.
(c) The swan.
(d) None of these.

2. Who did Malcolm take into the library at their reception?
(a) Amanda Biddens.
(b) Anita Biddens.
(c) Alissa Biddens.
(d) Alana Biddens.

3. Why did Garland feel sorry for Olivia?
(a) She was so tall.
(b) She was married to Malcolm.
(c) She looked so lonely.
(d) She looked so unhappy.

4. What specifically does Malcolm's father want as a priority for his room?
(a) That it have better service than Olivia's wing.
(b) That it is closer to Malcolm's new wife.
(c) That it take the strain off the servants.
(d) That it is warmer and has an adjoining bath.

5. What did Olivia represent?
(a) The swan.
(b) A butterfly.
(c) The ugly duckling.
(d) None of these.

6. At what age did Malcolm lose his mother?
(a) Ten.
(b) Six.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

7. What food is mentioned in Chapter Five?
(a) Caviar.
(b) Petit fours.
(c) All of these.
(d) Small sandwiches.

8. What day of the week do the servants go to town?
(a) Friday.
(b) Thursday.
(c) Tuesday.
(d) Wednesday.

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

10. Why did Olivia greet Malcolm warmly when he had approached her in the nursery?
(a) She thought he had finally taken a father's interest in his children.
(b) Neither of these.
(c) She thought that he might want to actually be a father to his children.
(d) Both of these.

11. What is Malcolm's father's bride to Olivia?
(a) Both of these.
(b) Her problem.
(c) Her responsibility.
(d) Neither of these.

12. For what or whomwas Malcolm always there?
(a) A damsel in distress.
(b) Neither of these.
(c) A pretty lady.
(d) Both of these.

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

14. What did Garland and Alicia do all afternoon?
(a) Both of these.
(b) Make love.
(c) Neither of these.
(d) Fritter away money.

15. What name(s) was etched on the desks?
(a) Both of these.
(b) Neither of these.
(c) Johnathan.
(d) Adelaid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color were Alicia's eyes?

2. What was Olivia not to discuss at the table?

3. What did Olivia and Malcolm name their firstborn son?

4. Why shouldn't Olivia feel subordinate to Malcolm's father's new wife?

5. At what age was Olivia already considered a spinster?

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