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

2. In Chapter 3, who does Vivian text back home to check to see if that person is doing OK in her absence?
(a) Sally.
(b) Jo.
(c) Robert.
(d) Darren.

3. What is one reason Vivian is nervous about her trip to the stables in Chapter 4?
(a) She does not like the stable staff.
(b) She does not like the way horses smell.
(c) A horse once kicked her and she was injured.
(d) She is intimidated by horses.

4. In Chapter 5, what does Malcolm tell Vivian his nephew Miles is taking a year off between high school and college to do?
(a) Take a series of art classes.
(b) Travel the world.
(c) Work in the food service industry.
(d) Spend more time with his girlfriend.

5. Why is Vivian looking only at the back of the horse's head she is riding on for the first part of her ride on the horse?
(a) She loves the fur on the horses's head there.
(b) She finds it calming to look at the bridle that is on the back of the horse's head there.
(c) She feels like if she looks anywhere else, she might fall off the horse.
(d) She gets motion sickness and can only focus on one spot.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 4, what does Malcolm tell Vivian about the current state of Parliament?

3. What does Malcolm tell Vivian about how to get her horse to walk?

4. What male member of the British royal family's staff is in the kitchen of the Duchess's cottage when Vivian arrives there for breakfast her first morning staying there?

5. What does Vivian find it most difficult to adjust to in England on her first day there?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. In Chapter 4, why is Vivian reluctant to wear a hat despite the cold when she is out with Malcolm?

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

7. 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?

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

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

10. How does Vivian's daughter Maddie come to work for the Duchess in Chapter 1?

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