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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Vivian surprised and amazed by on her and Maddie's flight to England?
(a) There are several famous people on their flight to England.
(b) They are able to fly to England in just 4 hours because of strong headwinds.
(c) They are put in first class and there are many luxuries like champagne, snacks, and a fully reclining seat.
(d) They have to make an emergency landing in a different airport than they one they are supposed to fly to.

2. What does Malcolm say to Vivian that finally convinces her to get on the horse for the first time?
(a) He tells her to think of telling her ex-husband that she has ridden a horse.
(b) He tells her to think of Maddie's face later when she tells Maddie she has ridden a horse.
(c) He tells her to think of telling her boss back at home that she has ridden a horse.
(d) He tells her to think of the horse as her friend.

3. Where is Malcolm's nephew set to go to college the following year?
(a) Princeton.
(b) Yale.
(c) Cambridge.
(d) Oxford.

4. Who says Malcolm is a snob, as Malcolm tells it to Vivian?
(a) His ex-wife.
(b) His daughter.
(c) His sister.
(d) His nephew Miles.

5. What does Malcolm tell Vivian horseback riding is a little bit similar to?
(a) Swimming.
(b) Boxing.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Skiing.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, which dress does Vivian tell the Duchess she likes best?

2. What is another name for Sandringham stables?

3. In Chapter 5, what was the only reason Vivian had hesitated to ask Malcolm to Christmas Eve dinner at Sycamore Cottage?

4. In Chapter 3, what food does Julia make that is Malcolm's favorite?

5. In Chapter 4, what does Malcolm tell Vivian the monarchy offers in times of political turmoil?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 4, why does Malcolm tell Vivian he learned to ride horses as an adult?

2. In Chapter 2, what has Malcolm noticed about how most people behave when they are guests of the royal family?

3. In Chapter 5, what does Malcolm do on the way back to Sandringham Estate with Vivian that takes her off-guard at first?

4. In Chapter 3, how does Vivian tell Malcolm she feels about their outing on Sandringham Estate the second day of her visit there?

5. In Chapter 4, what does Tim, the stable manager, tell Vivian she should think about when she deals with the horses?

6. In Chapter 4, what does Malcolm tell Vivian is a good reason she should take a risk and ride one of the royal horses?

7. In Chapter 5, what kind of conversation do Vivian and Malcolm engage in, and about, as they look at their menus at lunch?

8. In Chapter 2, what is difficult for Vivian to get used to as she walks around Sandringham Estate with Malcolm and why?

9. In Chapter 5, what has frustrated Vivian about her recent dates with men?

10. In Chapter 5, how do Malcolm and Vivian communicate with each other when they are not face-to-face?

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