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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. Who provided loving support to Corinne?

2. Why was Alicia's act convincing?

3. What did Corinne want?

4. What little bit of revenge did Olivia get in regards to Malcolm?

5. What did Malcolm deny Corinne?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Alicia insist that Olivia do?

2. Why had Alicia hoped that Malcolm would help Christopher?

3. How did Olivia regain her dignity after Malcolm's betrayal?

4. After her initial grief over the loss of Mal and Joel, how did Corinne react to the family's continued pallor?

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

6. What was the ultimatum that Malcolm gave to Alicia?

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

8. How was Christopher very diplomatic and fair?

9. How had Olivia reacted coldly to Alicia?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Discuss the high society people who attend Malcolm's parties. How do they treat Olivia? Suggest reasons for this treatment. How does this same society react to Corinne?

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