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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 5, what invitation does Vivian extend to Malcolm?
(a) She invites him to her granddaughter's christening.
(b) She invites him to Christmas Eve dinner.
(c) She invites him to lunch with her and Maddie that day.
(d) She invites him to visit her in California.

2. What does Vivian find in the minibar in Chapter 10 that she and Malcolm use their first night together?
(a) A bottle of vodka.
(b) A condom.
(c) A bottle of gin.
(d) A sewing kit.

3. In Chapter 3, who is the staff member that delivers messages between Malcolm and Vivian?
(a) Julia.
(b) James.
(c) Sally.
(d) Robert.

4. In Chapter 15, what does Vivian tell Maddie about her changing feelings about her job promotion?
(a) She tells Maddie she is too ill to take the promotion.
(b) She tells Maddie Malcolm convinced her not to take the promotion.
(c) She tells Maddie her boss convinced her not to take the promotion.
(d) She tells Maddie she loves her current job too much to take the promotion.

5. In Chapter 16, who does Vivian celebrate her decision about her job promotion with?
(a) Maddie and Jo.
(b) Maddie and Theo.
(c) Theo and Jo.
(d) Sally and Jim.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 16, what does Malcolm convince Miles to do about his life plans for school?

2. Who is Maddie's boyfriend?

3. In Chapter 7, what does Julia tell everyone she enjoyed about cooking the dinner for Christmas Eve?

4. In Chapter 5, what was the only reason Vivian had hesitated to ask Malcolm to Christmas Eve dinner at Sycamore Cottage?

5. What is the name of the dog Vivian tells the stable manager she used to have?

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