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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the Mitfords go on a cruise in spring of 1936?
(a) New York.
(b) France.
(c) The Mediterranean.
(d) The Baltic.

2. What was the viewpoint of the magazine Esmond published?
(a) Socialist.
(b) Pro-Parliament.
(c) Anti-discriminatory.
(d) Anti-fascist.

3. Where were Debo and Jessica sent to school for a while?
(a) London.
(b) Ashford.
(c) High Wycombe.
(d) Oakdale.

4. What was the educational philosophy of Swinbrook House?
(a) Every child should get a university degree.
(b) Stay in school only until 16, then get married.
(c) Studying is a waste of time.
(d) Girls should have only enough education to manage a household.

5. What led to hunger marches in England in the 1930s?
(a) Flooding.
(b) Drought.
(c) Political corruption.
(d) Rising unemployment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the Mitfords not immediately approve of Bryan Guinness?

2. Who was Dorothy Allhusen?

3. During Jessica's debut season, what caused her mother consternation?

4. Where did Jessica learn that Esmond had run away from school?

5. Why did Nancy's mother want her work published under a pseudonym?

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