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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the purpose of the Mitfords' cruise?

2. Why did the girl with whom Jessica exchanged letters return home quickly after arriving at Swinbrook?

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

4. What were Jessica and the other children curious about their aunt who lived in a London flat?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Jessica feel about the wedding of her sister Diana, and why didn't she attend?

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

3. What were the institutions in which the Mitford family had an interest?

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

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

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

7. Why was Jessica disappointed by her debut season?

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

9. After Diana married, how did Jessica's opinion of her change?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the conclusion of the memoir "Daughters and Rebels." Did you like the ending? Was it surprising at all? Are there any unanswered questions?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Jessica's parents. How would you describe her parents? What was their relationship like with Jessica?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Jessica's time in Spain. Why did she move to Spain? What did she and Esmond do while there? What struggles did they face? Why did Jessica and Esmond leave Spain?

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