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

2. In Chapter 8, what does Malcolm bring for Miles that he knows his nephew likes?

3. In Chapter 7, what does Vivian lose that Malcolm finds for her?

4. In Chapter 10, what does Malcolm tell Vivian he pays a premium for at his apartment building?

5. In Chapter 9, what does Malcolm tell Vivian was Miles's good news when she asks about it?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what does Malcolm tell Vivian about Miles's big news from Christmas Day?

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

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

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

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

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

7. In Chapter 8, what does Miles say to Malcolm during their argument that is particularly hurtful to Malcolm?

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

9. In Chapter 7, what does Vivian often do when faced with a big decision?

10. In Chapter 8, what does Vivian tell Malcolm that makes Malcolm doubt much of what he has planned for the two of them in London?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter Nine, what does Malcolm's treatment of Vivian, and his attitude towards her on their first day in London together, reveal about his character - specifically the way he handles stress and conflict? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, how does Guillory emphasize Vivian's and Malcolm's strong connections and intuitive understanding of each other's character, personality, and preferences despite the short amount of time they have known each other? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay discussing Guillory's tone, style, and language throughout the novel, noting the characters, scenes, and situations in which she departs from her prevailing use of each. (For instance, Guillory uses profane language sparingly, so when she does, it has a more potentially dramatic effect on the reader). Cite specific references to the text to support your conclusions.

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