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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 discussion did Olivia have with Mal and Joel?

2. What did Mrs. Stratton say the confusion was regarding?

3. What was the last thing that Alicia thought would save her from being condemned?

4. What didn't the guests see in Corinne?

5. What was different about Malcolm in regards to Corinne?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How had Olivia reacted coldly to Alicia?

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

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

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

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

7. What had Malcolm been doing to Alicia?

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

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

10. How did Alicia end up passing the time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although Malcolm knows that he is playing favorites by spoiling Corinne and not his boys, he refuses to treat the three children equally. What reasons might he have for this behavior, and what motivates it? How does his behavior influence Corinne?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Although Malcolm doesn't love Olivia, he marries her. Discuss what may have caused Malcolm to seek out a woman to marry whom he would never love? What are some logical reasons for such behavior?

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