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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what is different about Vivian's Christmas morning in Sycamore Cottage from every other Christmas morning she has had for years?
(a) She decides to skip breakfast.
(b) She exchanges presents with Maddie first thing.
(c) She makes coffee for herself.
(d) She can sleep in.

2. In Chapter 7, what does Vivian lose that Malcolm finds for her?
(a) Her shoe.
(b) Her earring.
(c) Her bracelet.
(d) Her ring.

3. In Chapter 9, what does Malcolm say he has planned for Vivian over the next few days?
(a) Three tours every morning and one more every afternoon.
(b) A tour of the city's finest restaurants.
(c) At least two museum visits every day.
(d) A few surprises.

4. In Chapter 8, why is Maddie glued to her phone on Christmas morning?
(a) She is waiting to hear whether her friend has had her babies yet.
(b) She wants to see the first pictures of the Duchess at Christmas mass.
(c) She is waiting to hear from her boyfriend.
(d) She wants to see what the weather is like at home.

5. In Chapter 11, what does Vivian tell Malcolm he is making her feel like at the museum?
(a) A winner.
(b) Royalty.
(c) A wife.
(d) A good friend.

6. In Chapter 11, how can Malcolm tell that Vivian has mixed feelings about her job promotion?
(a) She tells him she does not want to talk about it.
(b) She tells him the only good thing about it might be the salary raise.
(c) Her tone of voice changes when he asks about it.
(d) Her smiles fades when she asks about it.

7. In Chapter 9, what does Malcolm tell Vivian was Miles's good news when she asks about it?
(a) He tells her Miles had some good news about his painting.
(b) He tells her Miles is engaged.
(c) He tells her Miles has bought his own flat.
(d) He tells her Miles has gotten a great job.

8. In Chapter 11, what is the room the museum staff worker takes Vivian and Malcolm into at the museum?
(a) Sculptures by Rodin.
(b) Paintings by Vermeer.
(c) Paintings by Monet.
(d) Jewels.

9. In Chapter 8, what is Maddie doing on Christmas morning?
(a) Talking with her boyfriend online.
(b) Eating donuts at the crack of dawn.
(c) Helping the Duchess with her outfit.
(d) Riding a horse out by the stables.

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

11. In Chapter 8, why does Vivian know Maddie is so nervous about the way the Duchess looks on Christmas Day?
(a) The Duchess is Maddie's most-photographed client ever.
(b) The Duchess is known for throwing tantrums if she does not get good media coverage.
(c) Maddie is a perfectionist and she will be very hard on herself if the Duchess does not look flawless.
(d) The Duchess has been criticized a lot in the press lately.

12. In Chapter 10, what does Malcolm tell Vivian he pays a premium for at his apartment building?
(a) Laundry service.
(b) Food preparation service.
(c) A private elevator.
(d) Parking.

13. In Chapter 7, what does the Duke thank Maddie and Vivian for before he and the Duchess leave for Christmas Eve night?
(a) Giving him fashion advice.
(b) Making his wife so happy.
(c) Being such good conversationalists.
(d) Keeping him company while his wife got dressed.

14. In Chapter 12, what does Vivian tell Malcolm about Miles that he does not want to hear?
(a) He should ask Miles to move in with him.
(b) He should pay for Miles to go to art school.
(c) He should ask Miles for they key to his apartment.
(d) He should apologize to Miles.

15. In Chapter 12, why does Malcolm apologize to Vivian?
(a) For not taking her to fancier restaurants.
(b) For not doing enough with her when she is in town.
(c) For checking emails when he is with her.
(d) For snapping at her when she gave him advice about Miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first course for Christmas Eve dinner that Julia cooks?

2. In Chapter 7, what does Maddie say about Malcolm's proposition for Vivian to stay with him longer in London?

3. Why does Malcolm choose not to bring women home to his apartment very often?

4. In Chapter 10, what is Vivian embarrassed she did not think of getting in anticipation of her night with Malcolm?

5. In Chapter 7, what does Maddie ask Julia for the recipe for?

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