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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. For what or whomwas Malcolm always there?

2. What were Malcolm's concerns when he saw his father's bride pregnant?

3. How much money did Malcolm make in the stock market that day?

4. What seemed to be happening to Garland?

5. How did Malcolm treat Olivia the first time he 'slept' with her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was important about the dress that Olivia selected to wear at her wedding?

2. What were some of the major differences between Garland and Malcolm?

3. What had Olivia been certain about in regards to the attic?

4. How did Olivia feel about meeting Malcolm and how did she feel once she had met him?

5. There are several rooms mentioned as Olivia is escorted through Foxworth Hall for the first time. What is significant about them?

6. In what way did Malcolm acknowledge Olivia's desire to be loved?

7. What had Olivia done for her wedding night, and what did she expect?

8. Why hadn't Malcolm taken a wife?

9. What lived in the shadows of Malcolm Foxworth? How did this news affect Olivia?

10. What both intrigued and dismayed Olivia about the library?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the general theme of the story. What morals may be gleaned if the reader looks closely? Discuss how the theme and morality of this book intertwine.

Essay Topic 2

Malcolm makes every effort to ensure that Corinne never goes without, yet ignores both of his sons. Discuss why this might be. How does Malcolm view Corinne? In what way does he make allowances for her that he didn't make for Mal and Joel? How does she repay this favoritism?

Essay Topic 3

John Amos is used to illustrate religion, and to bring both Olivia and Malcolm to God. Discuss John's role in the story. How might it have progressed without the centralized religious themes?

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