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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 does Miles save for Malcolm that they always eat as a tradition on Christmas Day?
(a) A kipper.
(b) A plate of bacon and eggs.
(c) A bun.
(d) A smoked salmon sandwich.

2. In Chapter 8, what does Malcolm bring for Miles that he knows his nephew likes?
(a) Art supplies.
(b) A hot chocolate drink mix.
(c) Croissants.
(d) A special kind of candy.

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

4. In Chapter 7, how long is Vivian on vacation until?
(a) January 3.
(b) January 10.
(c) January 15.
(d) January 7.

5. In Chapter 9, what is Malcolm irritated about when he goes to Vivian's hotel to meet her?
(a) She is dressed all wrong for the weather.
(b) She is a bit late meeting him in the lobby.
(c) She has already eaten lunch and he wanted them to eat together.
(d) She is carrying many bags when she comes to meet him and they will not all fit in her car.

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

7. In Chapter 8, what is one emotional reason Miles tells Malcolm he needs to make the life choice he wants to make?
(a) Miles is afraid his girlfriend will leave him if he is not a professional artist.
(b) Miles is sick and he needs to make the most of the time he has left.
(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) His father died at age 38, and he does not know how much time he has himself.

8. In Chapter 10, what does Malcolm have scheduled for Vivian in the morning of their second day together?
(a) A private tour of Buckingham Palace.
(b) A private tour of Big Ben.
(c) A private tour of the Tate Museum.
(d) A private tour of Parliament.

9. In Chapter 9, what does Vivian ask Malcolm to come upstairs for?
(a) Sex.
(b) A chat.
(c) A nightcap.
(d) To watch television together.

10. In Chapter 11, what does Vivian tell Malcolm about her visit to the museum?
(a) It made her less happy about going home.
(b) It tired her out.
(c) It may be the best surprise of her life.
(d) It disappointed her.

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

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

13. In Chapter 9, how does Malcolm's sister Sarah feel about Malcolm's attempts to reason with Miles?
(a) She is furious at Malcolm for his failure to make things better with Miles.
(b) She is grateful to Malcolm for trying to help with Miles.
(c) She is grudgingly thankful that Malcolm tried to help, but she keeps asking him if there is more he can try to do.
(d) She is very happy that Malcolm tried his best to help Miles, and she is only angry at Miles for being so stubborn.

14. In Chapter 7, what is one reason Malcolm so taken with the way Vivian looks at Christmas Eve dinner?
(a) It is the first time he has seen her without her winter coat and hat on.
(b) It is the first time he has seen her with makeup on.
(c) It is the first time he has seen her with his glasses on.
(d) It is the first time he has seen her when there is music playing in the background.

15. In Chapter 11, what do Malcolm and Vivian toast to at dinner?
(a) To Miles, Malcolm's nephew.
(b) To the staff member who gave them their private museum tour.
(c) To Vivian's daughter.
(d) To the Queen.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, what is one reason Vivian does not like surprises?

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

3. In Chapter 11, what does Vivian choose to wear for her night out with Malcolm?

4. In Chapter 7, what does Vivian do that is meant to help her decide whether to accept Malcolm's offer or not?

5. In Chapter 7, what British Christmas tradition does Vivian take part in at the dinner table for the first time?

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