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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 10, what does Vivian say is one thing she hates about surprises?
(a) Everything is out of her hands.
(b) She thinks they are always too expensive.
(c) They are never really secret.
(d) They are always given by the wrong people.

2. In Chapter 11, what question does Vivian ask Malcolm when he says he has not heard from Miles since Christmas?
(a) If Miles could be staying with his girlfriend.
(b) If Miles could have left the country.
(c) If Malcolm would let her talk to Miles.
(d) Whether he has reached out to Miles.

3. In Chapter 8, what special footwear does the Duchess wear to Christmas morning mass?
(a) Flat shoes known for their stylishness.
(b) Stiletto heels made in England.
(c) Special kitten heels that are as comfortable as sneakers.
(d) Knee-high boots in a color called Oxblood.

4. In Chapter 12, what do Malcolm and Vivian eat for breakfast?
(a) Kippers.
(b) Pastries.
(c) Bacon and eggs.
(d) Cereal.

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

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

7. In Chapter 9, what is bothering Malcolm on his first day in London with Vivian?
(a) He is distracted by how expensive everything has gotten in the city.
(b) He is distracted by not being at work.
(c) He is distracted by thoughts of his fight with Miles.
(d) He is distracted by the thought of Vivian leaving so soon.

8. In Chapter 12, who comes to Malcolm's flat without warning in the morning?
(a) The Queen.
(b) Miles.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Maddie.

9. In Chapter 9, what is Vivian disappointed about during her first few hours with Malcolm in London?
(a) Malcolm tells her he has changed his mind and he does not want to have sex tonight.
(b) Malcolm tells her he has a work emergency and he has to go back to Sandringham later.
(c) Malcolm is intentionally rude to her.
(d) Malcolm seems distant and even cold.

10. In Chapter 8, what is one emotional reason Miles tells Malcolm he needs to make the life choice he wants to make?
(a) Miles has some problems with depression and he is afraid they will grow worse if he denies himself a path to following his dreams.
(b) Miles is afraid his girlfriend will leave him if he is not a professional artist.
(c) His father died at age 38, and he does not know how much time he has himself.
(d) Miles is sick and he needs to make the most of the time he has left.

11. In Chapter 7, What does Malcolm bring to Christmas Eve dinner?
(a) Two bottles of champagne.
(b) Pate.
(c) Cheese.
(d) Desserts.

12. 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) Maddie is a perfectionist and she will be very hard on herself if the Duchess does not look flawless.
(c) The Duchess is known for throwing tantrums if she does not get good media coverage.
(d) The Duchess has been criticized a lot in the press lately.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 11, what does the museum staff worker do for Vivian that is very rare?

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

3. In Chapter 10, what does Malcolm keep waiting for Vivian to do in Buckingham Palace?

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

5. In Chapter 8, what is Maddie doing on Christmas morning?

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