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

2. During Jessica's debut season, what caused her mother consternation?
(a) Jessica was often late for events.
(b) Jessica talked about her political views.
(c) Jessica couldn't remember people's names.
(d) Jessica didn't pay attention to her appearance.

3. Why did the girl with whom Jessica exchanged letters return home quickly after arriving at Swinbrook?
(a) She became ill.
(b) She was a lazy worker.
(c) She was homesick.
(d) She was caught stealing.

4. What kind of vessel did Jessica and Esmond take to Spain?
(a) A cargo boat.
(b) A cruise ship.
(c) A fishing boat.
(d) A sail boat.

5. To Jessica, what was the best part about being a debutante?
(a) Mixing with the upper class.
(b) Meeting new people.
(c) Attending parties.
(d) Getting dressed up.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which political figure did Boud befriend?

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

3. What did Jessica quarrel about with Diana and Boud when they returned to Swinbrook?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What did the younger generation blame for the problems of the 1930s?

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

7. How did Jessica and Esmond intend to cover their expenses in Spain?

8. In the late 1930s, how did Muv try to make Jessica, bored and frustrated with her life, feel better about her future?

9. Why was Jessica disappointed by her debut season?

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

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