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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 4, what does Vivian tell Malcolm she hoped she might see in England?

3. In Chapter 3, what does Maddie go to town with the Duchess for?

4. What does Vivian think of the Duchess when she meets her in person for the first time?

5. What is the title of the new job Vivian is being promoted into?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. In Chapter 5, which member of Malcolm's family does Malcolm tell Vivian about, and what does he say about this person?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter Four, what do you think Guillory means to reveal about Vivian through her description of Vivian's experiences at the royal stables? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text to support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How would you describe the early interactions between Vivian and Malcolm, and how do Vivian's and Malcolm's communications with each other change after their first kiss in Chapter Five? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

What do you think Vivian's greatest positive impact on Malcolm is in terms of helping him resolve stressful issues or problems in his life? What do you think Malcolm's greatest positive impact on Vivian is in the same regard? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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