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

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. In Chapter 5, what does Malcolm ask Vivian to do with him on the spur of the moment?
(a) Go to meet the Prime Minister.
(b) Go to London with him for just the day.
(c) Go to lunch with him at a pub in town.
(d) Go snorkeling with him.

4. In Chapter 8, what is one emotional reason Miles tells Malcolm he needs to make the life choice he wants to make?
(a) His father died at age 38, and he does not know how much time he has himself.
(b) Miles is afraid his girlfriend will leave him if he is not a professional artist.
(c) Miles has some problems with depression and he is afraid they will grow worse if he denies himself a path to following his dreams.
(d) Miles is sick and he needs to make the most of the time he has left.

5. In Chapter 11, what particular piece is Vivian very taken with at the museum?
(a) The Hope Diamond.
(b) A walking cane owned by Winston Churchill.
(c) A tiara belonging to Queen Victoria.
(d) A painting that once hung at Sycamore Cottage.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what special footwear does the Duchess wear to Christmas morning mass?

2. What is the name of Vivian's boss whose job she is expected to take over?

3. In Chapter 11, what do Malcolm and Vivian toast to at dinner?

4. Who is Malcolm's nephew?

5. In Chapter 9, why are Vivian and Malcolm amused by the man seated next to them at the restaurant?

(see the answer key)

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