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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Stay in school only until 16, then get married.
(d) Every child should get a university degree.

2. How did Jessica feel about meeting Esmond?
(a) Curious.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Intimidated.
(d) Excited.

3. What was the pro-consul told to do in the telegram?
(a) Find Jessica.
(b) Give Jessica some money.
(c) Arrest Esmond.
(d) Be a witness to Jessica and Esmond's marriage.

4. Which of the following was in the Mitford home?
(a) A bowling alley.
(b) A swimming pool.
(c) A hospital room.
(d) A chapel.

5. Which political party did the Mitford family traditionally have an interest in?
(a) The Labor Party.
(b) The Liberal Democrats.
(c) The Conservative Party.
(d) The Communist Party.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Mitford children call their mother?

2. Why did Nancy's mother want her work published under a pseudonym?

3. Whom did The Society of Hons fight against?

4. According to Muv, what did marriage result in?

5. Where were Debo and Jessica sent to school for a while?

(see the answer key)

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