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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. With whom did Muv arrange for Jessica to go on a shopping date?

2. Where was Jessica sent to study with her cousin Idden?

3. With whom did Jessica become closer at the age of 15?

4. What group did Sir Mosley organize?

5. Who was Dorothy Allhusen?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where did Jessica go for a year around the age of 15-16?

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

3. With plans to attend university, what worried Jessica about her schooling?

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

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

6. What did Giles Romilly tell Jessica when they met for the first time?

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

8. Why didn't the Mitfords immediately approve of Diana's engagement?

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

10. What was the Society of Hons?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is pacifism? Did Jessica believe in pacifism? Why or why not? What are the principles of pacifism?

Essay Topic 2

What is socialism? Why did Jessica believe in socialism? How did her belief in socialism affect her personal relationships? How did her belief in socialism influence her life?

Essay Topic 3

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

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