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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 fix does Olivia offer to Alicia so Malcolm doesn't come after her?

2. What has Malcolm sworn?

3. What enraged Malcolm?

4. What did Malcolm call Alicia while he had his way with her?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What scared Olivia when she had returned to her room?

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

3. How had Olivia reacted coldly to Alicia?

4. What was so special to Olivia about Corinne?

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

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

7. What had Malcolm been doing to Alicia?

8. Why was Corinne baffled and confused following Mal's death?

9. How did Alicia end up passing the time?

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

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

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

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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