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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says Malcolm is a snob, as Malcolm tells it to Vivian?
(a) His ex-wife.
(b) His daughter.
(c) His sister.
(d) His nephew Miles.

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

3. What does Malcolm say to Vivian that finally convinces her to get on the horse for the first time?
(a) He tells her to think of telling her ex-husband that she has ridden a horse.
(b) He tells her to think of the horse as her friend.
(c) He tells her to think of Maddie's face later when she tells Maddie she has ridden a horse.
(d) He tells her to think of telling her boss back at home that she has ridden a horse.

4. Who is Maddie's boyfriend?
(a) Sam.
(b) Randy.
(c) Marcus.
(d) Theo.

5. Who leaves Vivian a note the first morning she wakes up at the Duchess's cottage?
(a) Malcolm.
(b) Maddie.
(c) James.
(d) Jo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vivian tell Malcolm contributes to the aspect of her riding the horse that he compliments her on?

2. In Chapter 3, what does Maddie go to town with the Duchess for?

3. What does Vivian think of the Duchess when she meets her in person for the first time?

4. In Chapter 4, why is Malcolm worried about Vivian when she first steps into the stables?

5. Where is Malcolm's nephew set to go to college the following year?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what is the phrase both Malcolm and the Queen use to compliment Vivian's riding?

2. In Chapter 4, why does Malcolm tell Vivian he learned to ride horses as an adult?

3. In Chapter 5, what has frustrated Vivian about her recent dates with men?

4. In Chapter 5, what kind of conversation do Vivian and Malcolm engage in, and about, as they look at their menus at lunch?

5. In Chapter 5, which member of Malcolm's family does Malcolm tell Vivian about, and what does he say about this person?

6. In Chapter 4, why is Vivian reluctant to wear a hat despite the cold when she is out with Malcolm?

7. In Chapter 2, what does Malcolm tell Vivian his main job is?

8. How does Vivian's daughter Maddie come to work for the Duchess in Chapter 1?

9. In Chapter 5, how do Malcolm and Vivian communicate with each other when they are not face-to-face?

10. In Chapter 4, what forward question does Vivian ask Malcolm about his personal life?

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