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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 does Malcolm tell Vivian about how to get her horse to walk?
(a) Her horse will automatically follow his horse.
(b) She should give her horse a quick tug on his right ear.
(c) She should give her horse a quick tug on the reins.
(d) She should give her horse a gentle kick in the ribs.

2. What does the stable manager give to Vivian to give to the horse she will ride right before she gets on the horse?
(a) A turnip.
(b) A basket of cookies.
(c) A carrot.
(d) A bowl of oats.

3. In Chapter 3, who was the last man Vivian has had a relationship with?
(a) Sammy.
(b) Ray.
(c) Ramone.
(d) Francis.

4. 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 boss back at home that she has ridden a horse.
(b) He tells her to think of telling her ex-husband that she has ridden a horse.
(c) He tells her to think of Maddie's face later when she tells Maddie she has ridden a horse.
(d) He tells her to think of the horse as her friend.

5. In Chapter 5, what does Vivian order at lunch with Malcolm?
(a) Shepherd's pie.
(b) Bubble and squeak.
(c) Chicken pot pie.
(d) Fish and chips.

Short Answer 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?

2. What is the name of the cottage the Duke and Duchess live in?

3. What is Vivian surprised and amazed by on her and Maddie's flight to England?

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

5. Where is Malcolm's nephew set to go to college the following year?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

4. In Chapter 4, what does Malcolm tell Vivian is comforting about the monarchy?

5. In Chapter 4, what is the phrase both Malcolm and the Queen use to compliment Vivian's riding?

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

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

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

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

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

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