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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 7, What does Malcolm bring to Christmas Eve dinner?
(a) Two bottles of champagne.
(b) Desserts.
(c) Pate.
(d) Cheese.

2. In Chapter 10, what is Vivian embarrassed she did not think of getting in anticipation of her night with Malcolm?
(a) Lingerie.
(b) Champagne.
(c) Condoms.
(d) Lubricant.

3. In Chapter 7, what British Christmas tradition does Vivian take part in at the dinner table for the first time?
(a) Pulling Christmas crackers.
(b) Drinking shots of sambucca.
(c) Singing The Holly and the Ivy.
(d) Making arts and crafts.

4. In Chapter 11, what question does Vivian ask Malcolm when he says he has not heard from Miles since Christmas?
(a) Whether he has reached out to Miles.
(b) If Miles could have left the country.
(c) If Malcolm would let her talk to Miles.
(d) If Miles could be staying with his girlfriend.

5. In Chapter 8, what special footwear does the Duchess wear to Christmas morning mass?
(a) Knee-high boots in a color called Oxblood.
(b) Special kitten heels that are as comfortable as sneakers.
(c) Flat shoes known for their stylishness.
(d) Stiletto heels made in England.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, what does Malcolm keep waiting for Vivian to do in Buckingham Palace?

2. In Chapter 11, what is the room the museum staff worker takes Vivian and Malcolm into at the museum?

3. What does Vivian discover is a traditional greeting for the holiday in England?

4. What is the first course for Christmas Eve dinner that Julia cooks?

5. In Chapter 10, what does Vivian say is one thing she hates about surprises?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 9, what are two things that upset Malcolm when he first meets Vivian in the lobby of The Goring Hotel on their first day in London together?

2. In Chapter 10, what is Vivian immediately impressed with when she walks into Malcolm's apartment for the first time?

3. In Chapter 12, how does Vivian handle Miles's surprise visit to Malcolm's flat?

4. In Chapter 11, what does George Marwick, the museum staff member, do for Vivian that is extraordinary?

5. In Chapter 12, what does Vivian tell Malcolm about her first impression of his nephew Miles?

6. In Chapter 8, what causes the argument between Malcolm and Miles on Christmas Day?

7. In Chapter 12, what does Miles forget to leave at Malcolm's apartment, and why is this significant?

8. In Chapter 10, how does Vivian feel in the morning waking up in her hotel in London next to Malcolm?

9. In Chapter 10, how do Malcolm and Vivian decide to handle Malcolm's surprise plans for her for the rest of their time together?

10. In Chapter 7, how does Malcolm know that James, a staff member at Sycamore Cottage, understands the dynamic between himself and Vivian?

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