1. In Chapter 5, what was the only reason Vivian had hesitated to ask Malcolm to Christmas Eve dinner at Sycamore Cottage?
(a) She did not want Maddie finding out that she and Malcolm were attracted to each other.
(b) She thought the staff would think badly of her for inviting him.
(c) She thought the Duchess would think Vivian was rude.
(d) She thought the Queen would be angry.

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

3. In Chapter 8, why does Malcolm tell Miles is one important reason he must go to Oxford?
(a) They have already spent too much money on his education for him to throw away his opportunity now.
(b) It can set him up for life.
(c) Miles's father would have wanted him to go to Oxford.
(d) Malcolm has pulled strings to get Miles into Oxford.

4. In Chapter 9, what does Malcolm tell Vivian was Miles's good news when she asks about it?
(a) He tells her Miles is engaged.
(b) He tells her Miles has bought his own flat.
(c) He tells her Miles has gotten a great job.
(d) He tells her Miles had some good news about his painting.

5. In Chapter 9, how does Malcolm's sister Sarah feel about Malcolm's attempts to reason with Miles?
(a) She is grateful to Malcolm for trying to help with Miles.
(b) She is furious at Malcolm for his failure to make things better with Miles.
(c) She is very happy that Malcolm tried his best to help Miles, and she is only angry at Miles for being so stubborn.
(d) She is grudgingly thankful that Malcolm tried to help, but she keeps asking him if there is more he can try to do.