Working on #284. Updated test_alive.py

+ Update test_alive.py with the new test driver.

We will add the new driver to the base test class once all tests have been converted.

+ timeout is commented out

This is because minion.curly does not handle code 28 (operation timeout error).
This will be a separate issue to handle.
Working on #284. Updated test_xframe.py

+ Update test_xframe.py with the new test driver.

We will add the new driver to the base test class once all tests have been converted.