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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Chapters 1 - 3).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Duchess say all the bedrooms have fires and fireplaces?
(a) There is a British superstition that says fires always have to be burning in a bedroom.
(b) The house has no other means of heating.
(c) The house is very drafty.
(d) There are many spiders and mice in the house, and the fires keep them at bay.

2. What does Vivian find it most difficult to adjust to in England on her first day there?
(a) The strange food.
(b) The cold weather.
(c) The cultural expectations regarding greetings and partings.
(d) Understanding British accents.

3. What does Malcolm tell Vivian about the Queen's horses in Chapter 3?
(a) They are all from the same family of horses.
(b) They would never mistreat a guest of the royal family.
(c) They are all black or brown.
(d) They are all well-fed.

4. In Chapter 3, who was the last man Vivian has had a relationship with?
(a) Sammy.
(b) Francis.
(c) Ray.
(d) Ramone.

5. What is the name of the cottage the Duke and Duchess live in?
(a) Sycamore.
(b) Tine Si.
(c) Fairytree.
(d) Logato.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what does Maddie go to town with the Duchess for?

2. What does Vivian think of the Duchess when she meets her in person for the first time?

3. Which family member does Vivian help look after?

4. Why is Maddie's friend unable to work for the Duchess at Christmas?

5. Who is the chef at the Duke and Duchess's cottage?

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