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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 3, who is the staff member that delivers messages between Malcolm and Vivian?
(a) Robert.
(b) Sally.
(c) Julia.
(d) James.

2. What does Vivian have for breakfast her first morning at the Duchess's cottage?
(a) Cheese and porridge.
(b) Smoked salmon sandwiches.
(c) A scone and coffee.
(d) Bacon and eggs.

3. Why does the Duchess say all the bedrooms have fires and fireplaces?
(a) The house is very drafty.
(b) There are many spiders and mice in the house, and the fires keep them at bay.
(c) The house has no other means of heating.
(d) There is a British superstition that says fires always have to be burning in a bedroom.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the stable manager?

2. What question regarding race does Vivian ask the Queen's private secretary?

3. What does Malcolm compliment Vivian on about the way she rides the horse?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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?

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

7. In Chapter 2, what does Malcolm as Vivian to do as a special outing the following day?

8. In Chapter 2, what does Malcolm tell Vivian his main job is?

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

10. Why does Maddie ask Vivian to come to England with her for Christmas, and not her boyfriend Theo?

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