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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 11, what gesture does Malcolm make that Vivian finds sweet and touching as they get ready to go out?

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

3. In Chapter 9, what does Vivian show Malcolm from her few days in London with Maddie?

4. In Chapter 12, what does Miles forget to leave at Malcolm's?

5. In Chapter 11, what does Vivian tell Malcolm he is making her feel like at the museum?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter 10, what is Vivian mortified to have forgotten for her first night with Malcolm?

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

5. 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?

6. In Chapter 10, how does Malcolm explain his strange behavior from his first day in London with Vivian to her?

7. In Chapter 11, why does Malcolm take Vivian to the specific museum he chooses to take her to at night?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Malcolm and Vivian get along extremely well and amicably for two people who have known each other for such a short period of time, but they still experience their share of conflict and misunderstandings. Write an essay exploring the sources of Malcolm's and Vivian's most serious conflicts during their relationship.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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