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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 signs does Vivian's and Maddie's chauffeur hold at Heathrow Airport to let them know he is there to pick them up?
(a) Ms. M. Forest and Ms. V. Forest.
(b) This Misses Forest.
(c) M. and V.
(d) Maddie and Vivian.

2. In Chapter 6, which dress does Vivian tell the Duchess she likes best?
(a) A deep navy blue dress.
(b) A sequined emerald green dress.
(c) A red and green dress with gold detailing.
(d) A magenta dress.

3. In Chapter 3, what does Maddie go to town with the Duchess for?
(a) A spa treatment.
(b) A shopping trip.
(c) An exercise class.
(d) A tennis game.

4. What city is the hospital Vivian works at located in?
(a) Oakland.
(b) Austin.
(c) Dayton.
(d) Philadelphia.

5. Why is Maddie's friend unable to work for the Duchess at Christmas?
(a) She is pregnant and has to go on bed rest.
(b) She took a new job instead.
(c) Her flights were cancelled.
(d) She had a sudden death in her family.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what means of communication does Malcolm use to invite Vivian to go to the stables?

2. What does the Queen tell Vivian when they meet briefly?

3. What does Malcolm say to Vivian that finally convinces her to get on the horse for the first time?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Maddie tell Vivian she never takes enough time for herself in Chapter 1?

2. In Chapter 2, what does Vivian tell Malcolm she thinks is funny about the way the royal family names it houses and structures?

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

4. In Chapter 1, why are there often fires in the bedrooms at Sycamore Cottage, and what happened when the Duchess tried to use electric space heaters?

5. How does it come to pass that Malcolm Hudson gives Vivian a tour of Sandringham Estate?

6. In Chapter 4, what forward question does Vivian ask Malcolm about his personal life?

7. In Chapter 4, what do the royal stables mean to Vivian as she thinks about her impending visit there?

8. In Chapter 1, what does Vivian briefly worry about before she goes down to the kitchen for breakfast on her first day at Sycamore Cottage?

9. In Chapter 4, how does Vivian end up feeling about riding a horse once she has done it for a short time?

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

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