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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 11, what museum does Malcolm take Vivian to?
(a) The Albert and Victoria.
(b) The Borgia Museum.
(c) The Louvre.
(d) The Tate Modern.

2. In Chapter 7, what British Christmas tradition does Vivian take part in at the dinner table for the first time?
(a) Pulling Christmas crackers.
(b) Singing The Holly and the Ivy.
(c) Drinking shots of sambucca.
(d) Making arts and crafts.

3. 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 smoked salmon sandwich.
(d) A bun.

4. In Chapter 10, what does Malcolm tell Vivian about his behavior the day before?
(a) He was just nervous because he likes her so much.
(b) He was too worried about work and he treated her rudely.
(c) He was too worried about their age difference and he treated her rudely.
(d) He is sorry, but he is worried about his fight with Miles.

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

6. In Chapter 7, what signals the start of Christmas Eve dinner at Sycamore Cottage?
(a) The striking of a large grandfather clock.
(b) The song of a bluebird.
(c) The sound of a gong.
(d) The chef calling everyone in.

7. In Chapter 11, who does Vivian meet at the steps of the museum Malcolm takes her to?
(a) Robert Brink.
(b) George Marwick.
(c) James Marworth.
(d) Mark Hanger.

8. In Chapter 10, what is Vivian impressed with when she walks into Malcolm's apartment for the first time?
(a) All the instruments displayed that he plays.
(b) The amazing view of the city.
(c) The priceless paintings.
(d) The bright paint.

9. In Chapter 8, what cocktails does Julia serve Maddie and Vivian in the morning?
(a) Margaritas.
(b) Mimosas.
(c) Cosmopolitans.
(d) Bloody Marys.

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

11. In Chapter 12, how does Vivian treat Miles when she meets him for the first time?
(a) With suspicion.
(b) With respect and kindess.
(c) With shyness.
(d) With sterness.

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

13. In Chapter 10, what is one reason Vivian does not like surprises?
(a) She thinks being startled is a bad idea.
(b) She likes to be the one to surprise people, and not the other way around.
(c) She once had a very bad experience during a surprise her mother arranged for her.
(d) Her ex-husband use to throw her surprise parties, and she did not like them.

14. In Chapter 11, what does the museum staff worker do for Vivian that is very rare?
(a) He lets her touch a painting.
(b) He takes a tiara out of its case to let her look more closely at it.
(c) He lets her take a chip of paint home with her.
(d) He lets her take a picture of a painting.

15. In Chapter 7, what does Julia tell everyone she enjoyed about cooking the dinner for Christmas Eve?
(a) She could use all packaged foods and no one would care.
(b) She could take all the time she needed for cooking.
(c) She could serve no alcohol and no one would complain.
(d) She could cook whatever she wanted and did not have to stick to traditional foods only.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, what does Malcolm tell Vivian he pays a premium for at his apartment building?

2. In Chapter 12, what does Vivian tell Malcolm about Miles that he does not want to hear?

3. In Chapter 7, what does Malcolm present to Vivian that puts her in a bad mood?

4. In Chapter 11, what particular piece is Vivian very taken with at the museum?

5. In Chapter 10, what does Vivian say is one thing she hates about surprises?

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