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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. Why didn't Alicia tell Olivia sooner?

2. What didn't Christopher understand when he arrived at Foxworth?

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

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

5. How did Alicia react eventually to her imprisonment?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What had Malcolm been doing to Alicia?

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

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

6. What did Alicia insist that Olivia do?

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

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

9. How did Alicia end up passing the time?

10. How had Garland treated Malcolm when he was a child?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Malcolm makes every effort to ensure that Corinne never goes without, yet ignores both of his sons. Discuss why this might be. How does Malcolm view Corinne? In what way does he make allowances for her that he didn't make for Mal and Joel? How does she repay this favoritism?

Essay Topic 2

As Olivia's hope to be loved by Malcolm fades to oblivion, she turns further and further away from him and more and more draws towards God. Illustrate this gradual shift in her personality and emotional well being. Explain how she changes, and what best illustrates these changes.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the governess to young Corinne as a form of early education. What are the purposes of such practices? What difference do they make to the upbringing of a child? Suggest reasons for this.

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