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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. In Chapter 4, why is Malcolm worried about Vivian when she first steps into the stables?

2. In Chapter 5, what does Malcolm ask Vivian to do with him on the spur of the moment?

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

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

5. In Chapter 3, how does Malcolm take his tea?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter 1, what big news does Vivian tell Maddie on the car ride to Sandringham?

4. 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?

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

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

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

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

10. In Chapter 3, how does Vivian tell Malcolm she feels about their outing on Sandringham Estate the second day of her visit there?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think both Vivian and Malcolm continue their tradition of letter and postcard-writing in the last chapters of the book, after Vivian has returned to America, rather than calling, texting, or emailing? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text to support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter Seven, why do you think Vivian is so upset that Malcolm changed her travel plans without making sure to check with her about it first? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter Eight, what does Miles say to Malcolm in anger that resonate in the most hurtful ways for Malcolm during their fight about Malcolm's decision to go to art school instead of to Oxford? Write an essay explaining your answer.

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