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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Chapters 10 - 13).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Malcolm tell Vivian horseback riding is a little bit similar to?
(a) Swimming.
(b) Boxing.
(c) Skiing.
(d) Dancing.

2. In Chapter 10, what does Vivian say is one thing she hates about surprises?
(a) She thinks they are always too expensive.
(b) They are always given by the wrong people.
(c) They are never really secret.
(d) Everything is out of her hands.

3. Why does the stable manager tell Vivian he is starting her with the particular horse he chooses for her?
(a) She is used to having kids ride her.
(b) She is particularly used to having Americans ride her.
(c) She is gentle and loves people.
(d) She is older and more docile.

4. What does Malcolm tell Vivian about how to get her horse to walk?
(a) She should give her horse a gentle kick in the ribs.
(b) She should give her horse a quick tug on the reins.
(c) Her horse will automatically follow his horse.
(d) She should give her horse a quick tug on his right ear.

5. What is the first course for Christmas Eve dinner that Julia cooks?
(a) Pheasant cooked under a brick.
(b) Waffles with chicken.
(c) Cheese.
(d) Pate.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what is different about Vivian's Christmas morning in Sycamore Cottage from every other Christmas morning she has had for years?

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

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

4. In Chapter 9, what is Vivian disappointed about during her first few hours with Malcolm in London?

5. In Chapter 5, what food does Vivian try that she does not like at all?

(see the answer key)

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