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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 8, what does Miles tell Malcolm that makes Malcolm very upset?

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

3. In Chapter 11, what do Malcolm and Vivian toast to at dinner?

4. In Chapter 8, what does Maddie suggest Vivian tell everyone at home about her staying longer than expected in London?

5. In Chapter 9, what is the name of the hotel Vivian is staying at?

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 does Malcolm explain his strange behavior from his first day in London with Vivian to her?

3. In Chapter 8, how does Maddie suggest she and Vivian handle telling people at home that Vivian will be staying in London for a few days longer?

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

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

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

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

8. In Chapter 7, what happens when Julia catches Malcolm and Vivian passionately kissing under the misletoe?

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

10. In Chapter 7, what does Vivian like about Malcolm's voice?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter two, why do you think Vivian asks Malcolm whether there are other black people who work closely with the Queen? Why do you think Malcolm seems not to mind Vivian's asking this pointed question about race, when he has often chosen not to answer people's probing questions along these lines in the past? Write an essay explaining your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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