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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much money did Esmond borrow from the Meyers to invest in a bar?
(a) One thousand dollars.
(b) Five thousand dollars.
(c) Five hundred dollars.
(d) Fifteen hundred dollars.

2. For what was Seldon Rodman a co-editor?
(a) A fashion magazine.
(b) A left-wing magazine.
(c) A medical journal.
(d) A newspaper.

3. Why did Jessica and Esmond travel to Washington, D.C.?
(a) To visit a relative.
(b) To invest in a property development.
(c) To learn about American politics.
(d) To attend a presidential inauguration.

4. What method did Esmond use to sell his products in Washington?
(a) Selling from a decorated truck.
(b) Telephone sales.
(c) Door-to-door sales.
(d) Demonstrations in parks.

5. In which area of New York did Jessica and Esmond rent an apartment?
(a) Little Italy.
(b) Greenwich Village.
(c) SoHo.
(d) Chelsea.

6. Where did Jessica find work in New York?
(a) At a music school.
(b) In a dress shop.
(c) In an art gallery.
(d) In a cafe.

7. After returning to London, what did Jessica find that she did not know how to do?
(a) Send a telegram.
(b) Buy groceries.
(c) Drive an automobile.
(d) Household chores.

8. How did Jessica feel about living in Spain with Esmond?
(a) Like it was her destiny.
(b) Like it was a mistake.
(c) Like it was a dream.
(d) Like it was a living hell.

9. How did Jessica and Esmond amass a large electricity bill?
(a) Some neighbors illegally tapped into their electricity.
(b) They had thought that electricity was free.
(c) They left their lights on 24 hours a day.
(d) They forgot to pay their bills on time.

10. What made Esmond and Jessica decide to get their American tour started?
(a) Esmond lost his job.
(b) A friend became available to help.
(c) They had saved up the right amount of money.
(d) They thought they should do it before winter.

11. After the death of their daughter, to where did Esmond and Jessica travel?
(a) Napoli.
(b) Copenhagen.
(c) Paris.
(d) Corsica.

12. What were Jessica and Esmond hired to write about?
(a) Their political views.
(b) Their aristocratic backgrounds.
(c) Their experiences in America.
(d) Their time in Spain.

13. What game did Esmond believe that he found a system to win at?
(a) Roulette.
(b) Horse racing.
(c) Boule.
(d) Poker.

14. To which state did Donahue invite Jessica and Esmond to travel with him?
(a) New Mexico.
(b) Nevada.
(c) Florida.
(d) California.

15. Who offered to let Esmond and Jessica a house to stay in?
(a) Dorothy Allhusen.
(b) Esmond's uncle Winston.
(c) Jessica's aunt.
(d) Roger Roughton.

Short Answer Questions

1. What newspaper did Kay Graham's father own?

2. What did Jessica realize differed between she and Kay?

3. What did Jessica and Esmond do with their evenings in Washington?

4. In the conflict in Europe, which side's position did Esmond support?

5. After being cut off by her family, what job did Jessica do to earn money?

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