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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the magazine Esmond published?
(a) Britain for the Future.
(b) Out of Bounds.
(c) Freedom Tomorrow.
(d) Tides of Change.

2. During Jessica's debut season, what caused her mother consternation?
(a) Jessica didn't pay attention to her appearance.
(b) Jessica talked about her political views.
(c) Jessica was often late for events.
(d) Jessica couldn't remember people's names.

3. In a phony letter, where did Jessica's cousins invite her to go?
(a) Germany.
(b) Italy.
(c) Belgium.
(d) France.

4. What would Uncle Tommy tell the children stories about?
(a) His days at sea.
(b) His army days.
(c) His university days.
(d) His childhood.

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

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

7. What year was it at the end of Chapter 6?
(a) 1939.
(b) 1935.
(c) 1931.
(d) 1928

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

9. What was Esmond's surname?
(a) Durand.
(b) Romilly.
(c) Villpin.
(d) Martin.

10. Which principle did the Mitfords' father strongly believe in?
(a) Nepotism.
(b) Heredity.
(c) Equal opportunity.
(d) Natural capitalism.

11. Who of the following did not go on holiday in the spring of 1936?
(a) Muv.
(b) Debo.
(c) Boud.
(d) Nancy.

12. According to Muv, what did marriage result in?
(a) Utter happiness.
(b) Being able to relax.
(c) A woman having things to keep her busy.
(d) Money to do the things you've always wanted to do.

13. Why did the girl with whom Jessica exchanged letters return home quickly after arriving at Swinbrook?
(a) She became ill.
(b) She was a lazy worker.
(c) She was homesick.
(d) She was caught stealing.

14. What job did Muv offer to the girl with whom Jessica exchanged letters?
(a) Seamstress.
(b) Between maid.
(c) Kitchen assistant.
(d) Stable girl.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Jessica feel about meeting Esmond?

2. What item did Jessica and Esmond purchase by charging it to Farve's account?

3. Who delivered the note to the Mitfords saying Jessica and Esmond eloped?

4. What was the name of the poor girl with whom Jessica exchanged letters?

5. What was the name of the language Unity and Jessica made up?

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