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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. What characteristic(s) of women did Malcolm despise?

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

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

4. Where will Malcolm's father be sleeping?

5. What did Olivia's father buy her when she was a little girl?

Short Essay Questions

1. What memory did Olivia have that made her feel claustrophobic?

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

3. What began happening to Alicia and Garland?

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

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

6. How did Malcolm react to the news that Olivia couldn't have any more children after Joel?

7. How did Garland speak of Malcolm in reference to his childhood?

8. How does Malcolm feel about marriage?

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

10. What kinds of things did Olivia find in the attic?

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

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 3

Both Christopher and Corinne are utilized to bring light into Foxworth Hall. What in their personalities could be suggested as 'light' and how would that be spread? Suggest reasons why other characters aren't utilized to shed light and warmth throughout the story.

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