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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Jessica learn that Esmond had run away from school?
(a) From newspaper reports.
(b) From the radio.
(c) From a friend.
(d) From her mother.

2. Prince Edward's love affair with which woman scandalized Britain in the late 1930s?
(a) Hedy Lamarr.
(b) Alice Barrymore.
(c) Diana Mitford.
(d) Wallis Simpson.

3. What did Nancy miss about living at Swinbrook?
(a) The country air.
(b) Seeing her friends.
(c) Having servants.
(d) Her parents.

4. What was the name of the poor girl with whom Jessica exchanged letters?
(a) Rose.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Doris.
(d) Lizzie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the educational philosophy of Swinbrook House?

2. How old was Jessica around the time of Diana's wedding?

3. What did Jessica notice about Diana after her wedding?

4. To Jessica, what was the best part about being a debutante?

5. With whom did the Mitford children have little contact at Swinbrook?

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