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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 did Olivia suggest to Alicia so she wouldn't have to look at herself?

2. What conversation(s) did Olvia have with Alicia?

3. What has Malcolm sworn?

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

5. What did Malcolm narrowly miss doing to Mal?

Short Essay Questions

1. At first, what other things did Alicia ask?

2. What had provided the reason for Olivia to search out Christopher?

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

4. The two boys had to learn to live with what and why?

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

6. For what reasons had Olivia suspected that John Amos was jealous of Christopher?

7. How did Alicia react to Garland's death?

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

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

10. What had Mal done against his father's wishes, and why did this please Olivia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Malcolm's frugal nature. When was his frugality forgotten and for what purpose? Explain how his stingy nature everywhere else in his life led Malcolm to financial success, and how beautiful women could be considered as his financial downfall or his vice.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel, contrast is utilized to provide clarity to situations and characters. Find three examples of this and illustrate the contrast between them.

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