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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. Where had Diana gone to study?

2. What led to hunger marches in England in the 1930s?

3. Why didn't Jessica attend Diana's wedding?

4. What group did Sir Mosley organize?

5. While Jessica was planning to go to Spain, where was Muv making plans to go?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why was Jessica disappointed by her debut season?

10. What caused tension between Jessica and one of her sisters on the cruise to the Mediterranean?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Jessica's relationship with Esmond. How did they meet? What did they have in common? How did they interact with each other? What struggles did Esmond face?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Jessica's struggles throughout the memoir. What caused these obstacles, and how did she deal with them? Was she able to overcome them? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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

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