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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As part of her social debut, where was Jessica presented?
(a) Buckingham Palace.
(b) The Albert Hall.
(c) Westminster Abbey.
(d) Kensington Palace Gardens.

2. Who was the only sibling at Swinbrook with Jessica after her debut season?
(a) Debo.
(b) Tom.
(c) Nancy.
(d) Boud.

3. With whom did Muv arrange for Jessica to go on a shopping date?
(a) Emily.
(b) Dora.
(c) Frannie.
(d) Julia.

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

5. With whom did the Mitford children have little contact at Swinbrook?
(a) Outsiders.
(b) Their extended family.
(c) Each other.
(d) Their father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What group did Sir Mosley organize?

2. Why didn't Jessica attend Diana's wedding?

3. Which of the following was in the Mitford home?

4. Where did Esmond open his establishment in London?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain Jessica's relationship with a girl named Rose.

2. What was the Romilly brothers' book about?

3. Why was Jessica disappointed by her debut season?

4. What did Jessica think of the Romilly brothers' book?

5. What was the Mitfords' home in London like?

6. Where did Jessica's political beliefs lie in the 1930s?

7. Why wasn't Jessica able to travel to Spain on the day that had been planned?

8. What effect did the friends Nancy invited to visit Swinbrook have on Jessica?

9. What sort of education did the Mitford children receive?

10. What did Jessica find out about her cousin Esmond in London?

(see the answer keys)

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