1. What does the stable manager give to Vivian to give to the horse she will ride right before she gets on the horse?
(a) A basket of cookies.
(b) A bowl of oats.
(c) A carrot.
(d) A turnip.

2. What does the Duchess offer Vivian and Maddie as soon as they arrive to the cottage?
(a) Christmas cake.
(b) Hot buttered rum, scones, and sandwiches.
(c) Champagne.
(d) Coffee.

3. Who is the chef at the Duke and Duchess's cottage?
(a) Sandra Coakley.
(b) Julia Pepper.
(c) Malcolm Gladwell.
(d) James Madison.

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

5. What is the name of Vivian's boss whose job she is expected to take over?
(a) Malcolm.
(b) Darren.
(c) Jeffrey.
(d) Sam.

Short Answer Questions

1. What male member of the British royal family's staff is in the kitchen of the Duchess's cottage when Vivian arrives there for breakfast her first morning staying there?

2. In Chapter 4, why is Malcolm worried about Vivian when she first steps into the stables?

3. What is the title of the new job Vivian is being promoted into?

4. Which family member does Vivian help look after?

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

(see the answer key)

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