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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Chapters 14 - Epilogue).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what does Miles tell Malcolm that makes Malcolm very upset?
(a) Malcolm is moving to the U.S.A.
(b) Miles has decided to go to art school instead of Oxford.
(c) Malcolm is going to work as a waiter instead of going to Oxford.
(d) Malcolm is getting married next month.

2. In Chapter 12, what does Vivian tell Malcolm about her ease with teenagers?
(a) Raising Maddie was the only practice she needed with teenagers.
(b) She was a teenager once.
(c) She raised four teenagers herself.
(d) She has had lots of practice in her job working with surly teenagers.

3. 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.

4. In Chapter 14, what does Malcolm not expect from Vivian when he parts with her at the airport?
(a) To have her tell him she has decided to stay in London.
(b) To have her turn away from him without saying goodbye.
(c) To see her rushing to catch her flight, which she is late for.
(d) To see her eyes full of tears.

5. Why does Malcolm choose not to bring women home to his apartment very often?
(a) He is very messy.
(b) He does not want people to see how wealthy he is.
(c) He does not want people to see how many cats he has.
(d) He does not date much and does not want women in his space as a rule.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vivian have for breakfast her first morning at the Duchess's cottage?

2. In Chapter 9, what does Vivian ask Malcolm to come upstairs for?

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

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

5. In Chapter 7, what is one reason Malcolm so taken with the way Vivian looks at Christmas Eve dinner?

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