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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. What is the first question the stable manager asks Vivian?
(a) If she has ever ridden a horse before.
(b) If she feels like her balance is good enough to ride a horse.
(c) What kind of saddle she would like to use.
(d) If she has any allergies.

2. What does Vivian have for breakfast her first morning at the Duchess's cottage?
(a) Smoked salmon sandwiches.
(b) A scone and coffee.
(c) Bacon and eggs.
(d) Cheese and porridge.

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

4. Who is the stable manager?
(a) Albert.
(b) Robert.
(c) Tim.
(d) Victor.

5. What does Malcolm compliment Vivian on about the way she rides the horse?
(a) Her use of the reins.
(b) Her posture.
(c) The way she pats the horse's head.
(d) Her commands to the horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the stable manager tell Vivian it is helpful to think of the horses as?

2. In Chapter 5, what does Malcolm do after he stops the car on their way back to Sandringham?

3. In Chapter 4, what does Malcolm tell Vivian about his history with riding horses?

4. Which family member does Vivian help look after?

5. What does Malcolm tell Vivian about the Queen's horses in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what does Malcolm do on the way back to Sandringham Estate with Vivian that takes her off-guard at first?

2. In Chapter 2, what has Malcolm noticed about how most people behave when they are guests of the royal family?

3. Why does Maddie tell Vivian she never takes enough time for herself in Chapter 1?

4. In Chapter 2, what does Malcolm as Vivian to do as a special outing the following day?

5. In Chapter 2, what question does Vivian ask Malcolm that is very forward and has to do with race?

6. In Chapter 4, what does Malcolm tell Vivian is comforting about the monarchy?

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

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

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

10. In Chapter 4, how does Vivian end up feeling about riding a horse once she has done it for a short time?

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