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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 26-27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What establishment did Jessica find Esmond had opened in London?
(a) A library.
(b) A center for runaway boys.
(c) An education center.
(d) A poetry house.

2. While Jessica was planning to go to Spain, where was Muv making plans to go?
(a) On a world cruise.
(b) To visit family in London.
(c) To live in Paris for a year.
(d) On a vacation in Italy.

3. What skill did one of the children's governesses teach them?
(a) Water polo.
(b) Shoplifting.
(c) Manipulation.
(d) Knitting.

4. After returning to London, how did Esmond try to earn extra money?
(a) By investing in property.
(b) By selling articles to publications.
(c) By selling his paintings.
(d) By gambling.

5. What was the purpose of the Mitfords' cruise?
(a) A matchmaking opportunity.
(b) To have fun in the ship casino.
(c) To introduce the girls to society.
(d) An educational tour.

Short Answer Questions

1. What made Esmond and Jessica decide to get their American tour started?

2. Who owned the business for which Esmond worked?

3. After the death of their daughter, to where did Esmond and Jessica travel?

4. What caused Jessica to have a fistfight with one of her sisters while on the cruise holiday?

5. What was the educational philosophy of Swinbrook House?

(see the answer key)

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