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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what does Malcolm do after he stops the car on their way back to Sandringham?
(a) Tighten Vivian's seatbelt.
(b) Give Vivian a key to his house.
(c) Tell Vivian he can never see her again.
(d) Kiss Vivian.

2. In Chapter 5, what invitation does Vivian extend to Malcolm?
(a) She invites him to lunch with her and Maddie that day.
(b) She invites him to her granddaughter's christening.
(c) She invites him to visit her in California.
(d) She invites him to Christmas Eve dinner.

3. In Chapter 6, what does Maddie ask Vivian to do for her and the Duchess?
(a) Give them her opinion on some of the dresses they are considering.
(b) Bring them some sandwiches.
(c) Buy some purses for them in town.
(d) Tell the Duke they will be later than they expected for the party that night.

4. Which family member does Vivian help look after?
(a) Michelle.
(b) Jo.
(c) Patricia.
(d) Sally.

5. What does Vivian think of the Duchess when she meets her in person for the first time?
(a) She is business-like and efficient, and not very interested in chatting with guests.
(b) She is smaller in person, pretty, and very friendly and warm.
(c) She is rude and superior.
(d) She is polite but brisk.

6. Where is Malcolm's nephew set to go to college the following year?
(a) Oxford.
(b) Princeton.
(c) Yale.
(d) Cambridge.

7. What does Vivian tell Malcolm contributes to the aspect of her riding the horse that he compliments her on?
(a) She has good posture because she took ballet lessons as a child.
(b) She learned how to use reins when a former boyfriend taught her how to ride.
(c) She has always had a gentle touch.
(d) She learned the commands for a horse when she worked on her uncle's farm.

8. In Chapter 4, what does Malcolm tell Vivian about the current state of Parliament?
(a) It is fairly stable.
(b) The leader of the majority party is mired in scandal, which is making everyone nervous.
(c) It is in chaos.
(d) The leader of each party is getting ready to resign.

9. In Chapter 5, what does Miles text Malcolm to tell him?
(a) He is dropping out of college.
(b) He misses Malcolm in London and he has big news to share with Malcolm.
(c) He is engaged to his girlfriend.
(d) He is moving out of his mother's house.

10. What is another name for Sandringham stables?
(a) The Royal Hay.
(b) The Royal Stud.
(c) The Royal Ride.
(d) The Royal Tail.

11. Which horse does Malcolm usually ride from the stables?
(a) Marwen.
(b) Marcus.
(c) Robles.
(d) Luka.

12. What male member of the British royal family's staff is in the kitchen of the Duchess's cottage when Vivian arrives there for breakfast her first morning staying there?
(a) Marvin Marks.
(b) Tim Oakley.
(c) Malcolm Hudson.
(d) James Morringer.

13. In Chapter 5, what does Malcolm tell Vivian his nephew Miles is taking a year off between high school and college to do?
(a) Take a series of art classes.
(b) Work in the food service industry.
(c) Spend more time with his girlfriend.
(d) Travel the world.

14. What does the stable manager give to Vivian to give to the horse she will ride right before she gets on the horse?
(a) A basket of cookies.
(b) A bowl of oats.
(c) A turnip.
(d) A carrot.

15. Why is Maddie's friend unable to work for the Duchess at Christmas?
(a) She took a new job instead.
(b) Her flights were cancelled.
(c) She is pregnant and has to go on bed rest.
(d) She had a sudden death in her family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Malcolm's nephew?

2. In Chapter 4, what does Malcolm tell Vivian the monarchy offers in times of political turmoil?

3. In Chapter 3, how does Malcolm take his tea?

4. In Chapter 5, what was the only reason Vivian had hesitated to ask Malcolm to Christmas Eve dinner at Sycamore Cottage?

5. In Chapter 5, what does Vivian remember with displeasure about one of the last men she dated?

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