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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Prince Edward's love affair with which woman scandalized Britain in the late 1930s?
(a) Hedy Lamarr.
(b) Alice Barrymore.
(c) Wallis Simpson.
(d) Diana Mitford.

2. What did Donahue want Jessica and Esmond to do?
(a) Invest in some land with him.
(b) Produce a movie with him.
(c) Attend his party at a casino.
(d) Participate in his betting scheme.

3. What did Esmond and Jessica collect in preparation for moving to America?
(a) Books to read on the journey.
(b) Jewelry to pawn.
(c) Savings bonds.
(d) Letters of introduction.

4. How did Muv try to solve the boredom and monotony of Jessica's life?
(a) With shopping.
(b) With travel.
(c) With schooling.
(d) With parties.

5. What did Jessica and Esmond spend their afternoons doing in Spain?
(a) Treating patients at a hospital.
(b) Sitting on the beach.
(c) Scavenging for items to sell.
(d) Typing up news stories.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what school program did Esmond enroll?

2. Who was Dorothy Allhusen?

3. What kind of vessel did Jessica and Esmond take to Spain?

4. Where did Jessica attend a protest meeting held by the Communist Party?

5. What did Muv frequently play on the piano to which Jessica was forced to sing along?

(see the answer key)

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