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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. Where had Diana gone to study?
(a) London.
(b) Paris.
(c) New York.
(d) Munich.

2. How many days did it take to reach Spain by boat from London?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

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

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

5. What did Uncle Tommy do for a living?
(a) He was an artist.
(b) He was a magistrate.
(c) He was an accountant.
(d) He was a polo player.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the viewpoint of the magazine Esmond published?

3. What distinguished group did the Mitfords belong to?

4. Why did Debo and Jessica leave the school to which they were sent?

5. Who of the following did not go on holiday in the spring of 1936?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What did Jessica think about her aunts and uncles?

7. What was Jessica and Esmond's boat trip to Spain like?

8. What ruse did Jessica come up with to disguise her plans to go to Spain?

9. What was the Society of Hons?

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

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