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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what means of communication does Malcolm use to invite Vivian to go to the stables?
(a) A text.
(b) He asks her in person.
(c) A hand-written note.
(d) A phone call.

2. In Chapter 4, what is the first thing the stable manager tells Vivian to do when she gets up on the horse?
(a) Chew some gum to help relax her.
(b) Take her shoes off.
(c) Pat the horse's ears.
(d) Loosen her grip on the reins.

3. In Chapter 4, why is Malcolm worried about Vivian when she first steps into the stables?
(a) She faints.
(b) Her whole body tenses up.
(c) She hyperventilates.
(d) She giggles uncontrollably.

4. What does the stable manager tell Vivian that Malcolm says must be true, because he would not lie about it?
(a) The weather is not very good for riding.
(b) The stable might have to close soon.
(c) The horse seems like she is scared.
(d) The horse likes having Vivian up on her back.

5. What does the Queen tell Vivian when they meet briefly?
(a) She is the only non-member of the Royal family to ride that particular horse.
(b) She has an excellent seat on the horse.
(c) She has already heard about Vivian from the Duchess.
(d) She has already heard about Vivian from the stable manager.

6. In Chapter 5, what does Vivian order at lunch with Malcolm?
(a) Chicken pot pie.
(b) Bubble and squeak.
(c) Shepherd's pie.
(d) Fish and chips.

7. Who is the stable manager?
(a) Tim.
(b) Victor.
(c) Robert.
(d) Albert.

8. In Chapter 6, what does Vivian tell Malcolm about how she feels about her job?
(a) She loves it.
(b) She likes it, but is mostly doing it for the money.
(c) She likes it, but she thinks she will like the job she is being promoted into even better.
(d) She hates it.

9. In Chapter 4, what does Vivian tell Malcolm she hoped she might see in England?
(a) Big Ben.
(b) The zoo.
(c) The parliament building.
(d) Some of the royal family's tiaras.

10. In Chapter 3, what food does Julia make that is Malcolm's favorite?
(a) Potato soup.
(b) Roast beef.
(c) Scones.
(d) Tomato sandwiches.

11. Why does the stable manager tell Vivian he is starting her with the particular horse he chooses for her?
(a) She is used to having kids ride her.
(b) She is particularly used to having Americans ride her.
(c) She is gentle and loves people.
(d) She is older and more docile.

12. Which horse does Malcolm usually ride from the stables?
(a) Marcus.
(b) Luka.
(c) Robles.
(d) Marwen.

13. In Chapter 5, what food does Vivian try that she does not like at all?
(a) Scotch eggs.
(b) Bubble and Squeak.
(c) Mushy peas.
(d) Pasties.

14. What does Malcolm compliment Vivian on about the way she rides the horse?
(a) Her use of the reins.
(b) Her posture.
(c) The way she pats the horse's head.
(d) Her commands to the horse.

15. In Chapter 5, what does Malcolm tell Vivian his nephew Miles is taking a year off between high school and college to do?
(a) Travel the world.
(b) Take a series of art classes.
(c) Work in the food service industry.
(d) Spend more time with his girlfriend.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what does Malcolm ask Vivian to do that surprises her and she says she needs to think about?

2. Where is Malcolm's nephew set to go to college the following year?

3. What does Malcolm tell Vivian about the Queen's horses in Chapter 3?

4. What estate do Maddie and Vivian have to be driven to as soon as they arrive in England?

5. Who is Maddie's boyfriend?

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