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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 11, what gesture does Malcolm make that Vivian finds sweet and touching as they get ready to go out?
(a) He helps her into her coat.
(b) He plucks a stray hair from her dress.
(c) He puts her shoes on for her.
(d) He grabs her purse for her.

2. In Chapter 7, what does Julia tell everyone she enjoyed about cooking the dinner for Christmas Eve?
(a) She could take all the time she needed for cooking.
(b) She could use all packaged foods and no one would care.
(c) She could cook whatever she wanted and did not have to stick to traditional foods only.
(d) She could serve no alcohol and no one would complain.

3. In Chapter 12, what does Miles forget to leave at Malcolm's?
(a) The key to Malcolm's apartment.
(b) His mother's photo album she asked him to drop off at Malcolm's.
(c) Money he owes Malcolm.
(d) Casserole.

4. In Chapter 9, what does Vivian ask Malcolm to come upstairs for?
(a) A chat.
(b) To watch television together.
(c) A nightcap.
(d) Sex.

5. In Chapter 8, what is one emotional reason Miles tells Malcolm he needs to make the life choice he wants to make?
(a) Miles is afraid his girlfriend will leave him if he is not a professional artist.
(b) Miles is sick and he needs to make the most of the time he has left.
(c) His father died at age 38, and he does not know how much time he has himself.
(d) Miles has some problems with depression and he is afraid they will grow worse if he denies himself a path to following his dreams.

6. In Chapter 7, what is one reason Malcolm so taken with the way Vivian looks at Christmas Eve dinner?
(a) It is the first time he has seen her without her winter coat and hat on.
(b) It is the first time he has seen her with his glasses on.
(c) It is the first time he has seen her with makeup on.
(d) It is the first time he has seen her when there is music playing in the background.

7. In Chapter 8, what special footwear does the Duchess wear to Christmas morning mass?
(a) Knee-high boots in a color called Oxblood.
(b) Special kitten heels that are as comfortable as sneakers.
(c) Flat shoes known for their stylishness.
(d) Stiletto heels made in England.

8. In Chapter 7, what British Christmas tradition does Vivian take part in at the dinner table for the first time?
(a) Drinking shots of sambucca.
(b) Making arts and crafts.
(c) Singing The Holly and the Ivy.
(d) Pulling Christmas crackers.

9. In Chapter 11, who does Vivian meet at the steps of the museum Malcolm takes her to?
(a) George Marwick.
(b) Mark Hanger.
(c) James Marworth.
(d) Robert Brink.

10. In Chapter 9, what is the name of the hotel Vivian is staying at?
(a) The Windsor Hotel.
(b) The Intercontinental Hotel.
(c) The Goring hotel.
(d) The Wynn hotel.

11. In Chapter 8, what does Miles tell Malcolm that makes Malcolm very upset?
(a) Malcolm is going to work as a waiter instead of going to Oxford.
(b) Malcolm is getting married next month.
(c) Malcolm is moving to the U.S.A.
(d) Miles has decided to go to art school instead of Oxford.

12. In Chapter 8, what is different about Vivian's Christmas morning in Sycamore Cottage from every other Christmas morning she has had for years?
(a) She makes coffee for herself.
(b) She decides to skip breakfast.
(c) She can sleep in.
(d) She exchanges presents with Maddie first thing.

13. In Chapter 11, what do Malcolm and Vivian toast to at dinner?
(a) To Miles, Malcolm's nephew.
(b) To the Queen.
(c) To the staff member who gave them their private museum tour.
(d) To Vivian's daughter.

14. In Chapter 11, what does the museum staff worker do for Vivian that is very rare?
(a) He takes a tiara out of its case to let her look more closely at it.
(b) He lets her take a chip of paint home with her.
(c) He lets her touch a painting.
(d) He lets her take a picture of a painting.

15. In Chapter 11, what does Vivian tell Malcolm about her visit to the museum?
(a) It tired her out.
(b) It made her less happy about going home.
(c) It disappointed her.
(d) It may be the best surprise of her life.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 9, what does Malcolm say he has planned for Vivian over the next few days?

2. In Chapter 7, where does Julia catch sight of Malcolm and Vivian kissing?

3. In Chapter 11, what does Vivian tell Malcolm he is making her feel like at the museum?

4. In Chapter 11, what particular piece is Vivian very taken with at the museum?

5. In Chapter 12, what does Vivian tell Malcolm about her ease with teenagers?

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