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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Chapters 14 - Epilogue).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 16, how does Malcolm feel when he gets Vivian's postcard informing him about her job decision?
(a) Angry.
(b) Suspicious.
(c) Joyful and relieved.
(d) Sad and regretful.

2. In Chapter 12, what does Vivian tell Malcolm about her ease with teenagers?
(a) She was a teenager once.
(b) She has had lots of practice in her job working with surly teenagers.
(c) She raised four teenagers herself.
(d) Raising Maddie was the only practice she needed with teenagers.

3. In Chapter 16, what are the negative emotions Vivian struggles with about her decision about her job promotion?
(a) Guilt and a feeling of selfishness.
(b) Anger.
(c) Shame.
(d) Jealousy.

4. What does the stable manager tell Vivian it is helpful to think of the horses as?
(a) A ride at an amusement park.
(b) A bigger version of a dog she has loved.
(c) A bear.
(d) A big stuffed animal.

5. In Chapter 12, who comes to Malcolm's flat without warning in the morning?
(a) Maddie.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Miles.
(d) The Queen.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 11, what gesture does Malcolm make that Vivian finds sweet and touching as they get ready to go out?

2. In Chapter 11, how can Malcolm tell that Vivian has mixed feelings about her job promotion?

3. In Chapter 9, what is Vivian mortified to have left out in her hotel room that Malcolm can see?

4. In Chapter 8, what is Maddie doing on Christmas morning?

5. In Chapter 10, what does Malcolm keep waiting for Vivian to do in Buckingham Palace?

(see the answer key)

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