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Study Guide: Sarah Vine: A Profile in Journalism and Public Life

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Sarah Vine: A Profile in Journalism and Public Life Study Guide

Biographical Background and Education

Sarah Rosemary Vine was born in London on April 16, 1967.

Answer: False

Explanation: Sarah Rosemary Vine was born on April 16, 1967, but her birthplace was Swansea, Wales, not London.

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Sarah Vine earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Oxford.

Answer: False

Explanation: Sarah Vine earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Modern Languages from University College London.

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Sarah Vine's family moved to France when she was five years old.

Answer: False

Explanation: Sarah Vine's family moved to Italy when she was five years old, not France.

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Sarah Vine returned to the United Kingdom at the age of 21.

Answer: False

Explanation: Sarah Vine returned to the United Kingdom at the age of 16, not 21.

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Sarah Vine's first job after university was in customer services for a technology company.

Answer: False

Explanation: Sarah Vine's first job after university was in customer services for the retailer Hobbs Ltd., not a technology company.

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Sarah Vine attended Hammersmith and West London, Holland Park School, and Lewes Technical College for her comprehensive education in the UK.

Answer: True

Explanation: Sarah Vine's comprehensive education in the UK included attendance at Hammersmith and West London, Holland Park School, and Lewes Technical College.

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Sarah Vine's family initially resided in Frascati before relocating to Rome when they moved to Italy.

Answer: False

Explanation: Sarah Vine's family initially resided in Rome before relocating to Frascati when they moved to Italy.

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What is Sarah Vine's full birth name and birth date?

Answer: Sarah Rosemary Vine, born on 16 April 1967

Explanation: The flashcard specifies Sarah Rosemary Vine, born on 16 April 1967.

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In which city and country was Sarah Vine born?

Answer: Swansea, Wales

Explanation: Sarah Vine was born in Swansea, Wales.

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What was Sarah Vine's degree and the institution she attended for higher education?

Answer: Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages from University College London

Explanation: Sarah Vine earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Modern Languages from University College London.

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At what age did Sarah Vine return to the United Kingdom after residing in Italy?

Answer: 16

Explanation: Sarah Vine returned to the United Kingdom at the age of 16.

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Which of the following was Sarah Vine's first professional position after graduating from university?

Answer: Customer services for Hobbs Ltd.

Explanation: Sarah Vine's first job after university was in customer services for Hobbs Ltd.

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Which of the following comprehensive schools did Sarah Vine attend in the UK?

Answer: Holland Park School

Explanation: Sarah Vine attended Holland Park School as part of her comprehensive education in the UK.

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When Sarah Vine's family moved to Italy, where did they initially reside before relocating to Frascati?

Answer: Rome

Explanation: Sarah Vine's family initially resided in Rome before relocating to Frascati when they moved to Italy.

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Which of the following is true about Sarah Vine's family move to Italy?

Answer: They moved to Italy when she was five, initially residing in Rome before relocating to Frascati.

Explanation: Sarah Vine's family moved to Italy when she was five, first living in Rome, then Frascati.

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Which of the following was NOT one of the comprehensive schools Sarah Vine attended in the UK?

Answer: Grey Coat Hospital

Explanation: Sarah Vine attended Hammersmith and West London, Holland Park School, and Lewes Technical College. Grey Coat Hospital was the school her daughter attended.

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Sarah Vine's family moved to Italy when she was five years old, initially residing in which city?

Answer: Rome

Explanation: When Sarah Vine's family moved to Italy, they initially resided in Rome.

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Which of the following was Sarah Vine's first professional position after graduating from University College London?

Answer: Customer services for Hobbs Ltd.

Explanation: Sarah Vine's first job after graduating from University College London was in customer services for Hobbs Ltd.

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Sarah Vine's family initially resided in Rome before relocating to which other Italian town?

Answer: Frascati

Explanation: Sarah Vine's family relocated to Frascati after initially residing in Rome.

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Professional Journalism Career

Sarah Vine's primary professional role is that of a journalist and columnist.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source explicitly states that Sarah Vine's primary occupation is that of a journalist, specifically a columnist.

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Sarah Vine began writing for the Daily Mail in 2013 after serving as a columnist for The Times for 15 years.

Answer: True

Explanation: Sarah Vine was a columnist for The Times for 15 years before joining the Daily Mail in 2013.

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Before joining The Times, Sarah Vine worked as a features editor for Vogue magazine.

Answer: False

Explanation: Before joining The Times, Sarah Vine worked as a features editor for Tatler magazine, not Vogue.

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Sarah Vine co-wrote 'The Great Big Glorious Book for Girls' with Rosemary Davidson in 2007.

Answer: True

Explanation: Sarah Vine co-authored 'The Great Big Glorious Book for Girls' with Rosemary Davidson in 2007.

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In 2019, Sarah Vine received the Columnist of the Year – Popular (2018) award at the Society of Editors' Press Awards.

Answer: True

Explanation: Sarah Vine was awarded Columnist of the Year – Popular (2018) at the Society of Editors' Press Awards in 2019.

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Sarah Vine's role at The Times newspaper was primarily as a political correspondent.

Answer: False

Explanation: Sarah Vine's role at The Times newspaper was as the arts editor, not a political correspondent.

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When did Sarah Vine begin writing for the Daily Mail?

Answer: 2013

Explanation: Sarah Vine commenced writing for the Daily Mail in 2013.

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What was Sarah Vine's specific role at The Times newspaper?

Answer: Arts Editor

Explanation: Sarah Vine held the position of arts editor at The Times newspaper.

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With whom did Sarah Vine co-author 'The Great Big Glorious Book for Girls' in 2007?

Answer: Rosemary Davidson

Explanation: Sarah Vine co-wrote 'The Great Big Glorious Book for Girls' with Rosemary Davidson.

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For how many years did Sarah Vine serve as a columnist for The Times before joining the Daily Mail?

Answer: 15 years

Explanation: Sarah Vine was a columnist for The Times for 15 years before moving to the Daily Mail.

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What award did Sarah Vine receive in 2019?

Answer: Columnist of the Year – Popular (2018)

Explanation: In 2019, Sarah Vine was honored with the Columnist of the Year – Popular (2018) award.

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Which of these was NOT one of Sarah Vine's early roles in journalism before joining The Times?

Answer: Political correspondent for The Guardian

Explanation: Sarah Vine's early roles included TV listings sub-editor at the Daily Mirror and features editor for Tatler magazine. Her role as arts editor was *at* The Times, not before.

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What was the name of the British tabloid newspaper Sarah Vine began writing for in 2013?

Answer: The Daily Mail

Explanation: Sarah Vine began writing for The Daily Mail in 2013.

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What was Sarah Vine's primary occupation?

Answer: Journalist, specifically a columnist

Explanation: Sarah Vine's primary occupation is that of a journalist, specifically a columnist.

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Which magazine did Sarah Vine work for as a features editor before joining The Times?

Answer: Tatler

Explanation: Before joining The Times, Sarah Vine was a features editor for Tatler magazine.

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What was the name of the book co-written by Sarah Vine and Rosemary Davidson in 2007?

Answer: 'The Great Big Glorious Book for Girls'

Explanation: The book co-written by Sarah Vine and Rosemary Davidson in 2007 was titled 'The Great Big Glorious Book for Girls'.

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What was the specific category of the award Sarah Vine received at the Society of Editors' Press Awards in 2019?

Answer: Columnist of the Year – Popular (2018)

Explanation: Sarah Vine received the Columnist of the Year – Popular (2018) award in 2019.

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What was Sarah Vine's first role in journalism before becoming a features editor for Tatler magazine?

Answer: TV listings sub at the Daily Mirror

Explanation: Sarah Vine's first role in journalism was as a TV listings sub-editor at the Daily Mirror.

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Family Life and Public Profile

Sarah Vine and Michael Gove were married in 2001, and their divorce was finalized in 2022.

Answer: True

Explanation: Sarah Vine and Michael Gove married in 2001, and their divorce was finalized in 2022.

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Sarah Vine and Michael Gove have three children together.

Answer: False

Explanation: Sarah Vine and Michael Gove have two children, one son and one daughter.

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Sarah Vine and Michael Gove's decision to send their daughter to a state comprehensive school in 2014 was notable because Gove was the first Conservative Party education secretary to choose the state sector for his child's secondary education.

Answer: True

Explanation: The decision was notable as Michael Gove was the first Conservative Party education secretary to send his child to a state comprehensive school.

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Sarah Vine and Michael Gove met while working at the Daily Mail.

Answer: False

Explanation: Sarah Vine and Michael Gove met while working at The Times newspaper, where she was the arts editor and he was the comments editor.

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Sarah Vine is the godmother to one of former Prime Minister David Cameron's sons.

Answer: False

Explanation: Sarah Vine is the godmother to one of former Prime Minister David Cameron's daughters, not sons.

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Sarah Vine and Michael Gove's separation was announced in a joint statement in July 2021.

Answer: True

Explanation: A joint statement announcing Sarah Vine and Michael Gove's separation was released in July 2021.

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Sarah Vine's divorce from Michael Gove was granted in January 2022 on the grounds of irreconcilable differences.

Answer: False

Explanation: Sarah Vine's divorce from Michael Gove was granted in January 2022 on the grounds of Gove's unreasonable behaviour, not irreconcilable differences.

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Michael Gove was the comments editor at The Times when he met Sarah Vine.

Answer: True

Explanation: Sarah Vine and Michael Gove met at The Times where he held the position of comments editor.

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What was the significant aspect of Sarah Vine and Michael Gove's decision to send their daughter to Grey Coat Hospital comprehensive school in March 2014?

Answer: It made Michael Gove the first Conservative Party education secretary to choose the state sector for his child's secondary education.

Explanation: The decision was notable because Michael Gove became the first Conservative Party education secretary to opt for the state sector for his child's secondary education.

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How did Sarah Vine and Michael Gove first meet?

Answer: When she was the arts editor and he was the comments editor at The Times newspaper.

Explanation: Sarah Vine and Michael Gove met at The Times, where she was the arts editor and he was the comments editor.

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What is Sarah Vine's relationship to one of former Prime Minister David Cameron's daughters?

Answer: She is her godmother.

Explanation: Sarah Vine is the godmother to one of former Prime Minister David Cameron's daughters.

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When was the joint statement announcing Sarah Vine and Michael Gove's separation released?

Answer: July 2021

Explanation: The joint statement announcing Sarah Vine and Michael Gove's separation was released in July 2021.

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On what specific grounds was Sarah Vine's divorce from Michael Gove granted in January 2022?

Answer: Gove's unreasonable behaviour

Explanation: Sarah Vine's divorce from Michael Gove was granted on the grounds of his unreasonable behaviour.

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How many children do Sarah Vine and Michael Gove have together?

Answer: Two

Explanation: Sarah Vine and Michael Gove have two children.

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What was Michael Gove's role at The Times when he met Sarah Vine?

Answer: Comments Editor

Explanation: Michael Gove was the comments editor at The Times when he met Sarah Vine.

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When did Sarah Vine and Michael Gove get married, and when was their divorce finalized?

Answer: Married 2001, divorced 2022

Explanation: Sarah Vine and Michael Gove were married in 2001, and their divorce was finalized in 2022.

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What was the primary reason Michael Gove's decision to send his daughter to a state comprehensive school was considered notable?

Answer: It was the first time a Conservative Party education secretary chose the state sector for his child's secondary education.

Explanation: Michael Gove's decision was notable because he was the first Conservative Party education secretary to choose the state sector for his child's secondary education.

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What was the specific year Sarah Vine and Michael Gove's divorce was finalized?

Answer: 2022

Explanation: Sarah Vine and Michael Gove's divorce was finalized in 2022.

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Political Stance and Public Controversies

Sarah Vine is primarily associated with the Labour Party in the United Kingdom.

Answer: False

Explanation: Sarah Vine is associated with the Conservative Party, not the Labour Party.

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In her Daily Mail column, Sarah Vine criticized state education for being too selective and praised private education.

Answer: False

Explanation: Sarah Vine praised state education as a 'miracle' for its welcoming nature and criticized private education for its selectivity and snobbery.

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Sarah Vine highlighted the 'miracle' of the state education system as its welcoming nature to all-comers, similar to the NHS.

Answer: True

Explanation: Sarah Vine indeed characterized the state education system's welcoming nature to all as its 'miracle,' drawing a parallel to the NHS.

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In November 2014, Sarah Vine's column praised Jack Monroe for her activism.

Answer: False

Explanation: In November 2014, Sarah Vine's column criticized Jack Monroe, particularly regarding comments about David Cameron's son and Monroe's personal choices.

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During the 2015 general election, Sarah Vine criticized Ed Miliband's political policies in her column.

Answer: False

Explanation: During the 2015 general election, Sarah Vine criticized Ed Miliband's wife and their 'forlorn little kitchen,' rather than his political policies.

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Private Eye magazine reported that Sarah Vine's kitchen, which she claimed was '10 years old,' had actually received £7,000 in expenses via Michael Gove.

Answer: True

Explanation: Private Eye magazine reported that £7,000 had been spent on Sarah Vine's kitchen via Michael Gove's MP expenses, contradicting her description of it as old.

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Sarah Vine voted for the UK to remain in the European Union in the 2016 referendum.

Answer: False

Explanation: Sarah Vine voted for the UK to leave the European Union in the 2016 referendum.

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Sarah Vine accidentally sent a private email to a member of the public in June 2016, advising Michael Gove to support Boris Johnson's leadership bid unconditionally.

Answer: False

Explanation: The leaked email advised Michael Gove *not* to support Boris Johnson's bid unless 'specific assurances' were provided, not unconditionally.

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The immediate consequence of Sarah Vine's leaked email was Boris Johnson's withdrawal from the 2016 Conservative Party leadership election.

Answer: True

Explanation: Boris Johnson unexpectedly withdrew from the 2016 Conservative Party leadership election two days after Sarah Vine's email was leaked.

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In May 2020, Sarah Vine's bookcase sparked controversy due to featuring a book by a Holocaust denier and 'The Bell Curve.'

Answer: True

Explanation: The image of Sarah Vine's bookcase in May 2020 caused controversy because it included a book by a Holocaust denier and 'The Bell Curve'.

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The book 'The Bell Curve,' featured on Sarah Vine's bookcase, controversially claims intelligence is highly heritable and that median IQ varies among races.

Answer: True

Explanation: The book 'The Bell Curve' is known for its controversial claims regarding the heritability of intelligence and racial variations in median IQ.

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Sarah Vine's criticism of Jack Monroe in 2014 included questioning Monroe's decision to have a child, insinuating it led to poverty.

Answer: True

Explanation: Sarah Vine's column in November 2014 questioned Jack Monroe's decision to have a child, implying a link to poverty, as part of her criticism.

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Sarah Vine's justification for sending her daughter to a state school included criticizing private education for its snobbery.

Answer: True

Explanation: Sarah Vine criticized private education for its snobbery as part of her rationale for choosing a state school for her daughter.

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How did Sarah Vine characterize private education in her Daily Mail column when justifying her daughter's state school enrollment?

Answer: As fundamentally selective, based on ability to pay and pupil potential, and involving snobbery.

Explanation: Sarah Vine described private education as fundamentally selective, based on financial capacity and pupil potential, and inherently involving snobbery.

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What was the core of Sarah Vine's criticism of Jack Monroe in her November 2014 column?

Answer: Monroe mentioning David Cameron's son's death and Vine questioning Monroe's decision to have a child, insinuating it led to poverty.

Explanation: Sarah Vine's criticism focused on Jack Monroe's mention of David Cameron's son's death and Vine's questioning of Monroe's decision to have a child, implying it led to poverty.

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What did Sarah Vine criticize about Ed Miliband during the 2015 UK general election?

Answer: His wife and their 'forlorn little kitchen.'

Explanation: Sarah Vine's criticism of Ed Miliband during the 2015 general election targeted his wife and their 'forlorn little kitchen.'

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What was the reported cost of Sarah Vine's kitchen, according to Private Eye magazine, that contradicted her claim of it being '10 years old' with 'many knobs missing'?

Answer: £7,000

Explanation: Private Eye magazine reported that £7,000 had been spent on Sarah Vine's kitchen, contradicting her public description.

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How did Sarah Vine vote in the 2016 UK referendum on EU membership?

Answer: To leave the European Union.

Explanation: Sarah Vine voted to leave the European Union in the 2016 UK referendum.

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What was the content of the private email Sarah Vine accidentally sent to a member of the public in June 2016?

Answer: Advice for Michael Gove not to support Boris Johnson's bid unless 'specific assurances' were provided.

Explanation: The leaked email contained advice for Michael Gove not to support Boris Johnson's leadership bid without 'specific assurances'.

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What was the immediate consequence of Sarah Vine's leaked email regarding Boris Johnson's leadership bid?

Answer: Boris Johnson unexpectedly withdrew from the 2016 Conservative Party leadership election.

Explanation: Boris Johnson's unexpected withdrawal from the 2016 Conservative Party leadership election was the immediate consequence of the leaked email.

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What caused controversy regarding Sarah Vine's bookcase in May 2020?

Answer: It featured a book by a Holocaust denier and 'The Bell Curve.'

Explanation: The controversy surrounding Sarah Vine's bookcase in May 2020 stemmed from the presence of a book by a Holocaust denier and 'The Bell Curve'.

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What did Sarah Vine identify as the 'miracle' of the state education system in her Daily Mail column?

Answer: Its welcoming nature to all-comers, not judging by appearance or residence.

Explanation: Sarah Vine highlighted the state education system's welcoming nature to all-comers, irrespective of appearance or residence, as its 'miracle'.

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What political party is Sarah Vine associated with?

Answer: Conservative Party

Explanation: Sarah Vine is associated with the Conservative Party.

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What controversial book, besides one by a Holocaust denier, was featured on Sarah Vine's bookcase in May 2020?

Answer: 'The Bell Curve'

Explanation: Alongside a book by a Holocaust denier, 'The Bell Curve' was featured on Sarah Vine's bookcase, causing controversy.

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What did Sarah Vine state about private education's agenda in her Daily Mail column?

Answer: It is fundamentally selective, based on ability to pay and pupil potential, and involves snobbery.

Explanation: Sarah Vine characterized private education as fundamentally selective, based on financial capacity and pupil potential, and involving snobbery.

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What did Sarah Vine highlight as the 'miracle' of the state education system?

Answer: Its welcoming nature to all-comers, not judging people by their clothes or where they live.

Explanation: Sarah Vine emphasized the state education system's welcoming nature to all, regardless of appearance or residence, as its 'miracle'.

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What was the primary reason for the controversy surrounding Sarah Vine's bookcase in May 2020?

Answer: The inclusion of books by a Holocaust denier and 'The Bell Curve'.

Explanation: The controversy stemmed from the presence of a book by a Holocaust denier and 'The Bell Curve' on her bookcase.

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What was the specific advice Sarah Vine gave Michael Gove in the leaked email regarding Boris Johnson's leadership bid?

Answer: Not to support Johnson unless 'specific assurances' were provided.

Explanation: The leaked email advised Michael Gove not to support Boris Johnson's leadership bid unless 'specific assurances' were provided.

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Sarah Vine's criticism of Ed Miliband during the 2015 general election focused on what aspect of his personal life?

Answer: His wife and their 'forlorn little kitchen.'

Explanation: Sarah Vine's criticism of Ed Miliband focused on his wife and their 'forlorn little kitchen'.

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What was the primary reason Sarah Vine criticized Jack Monroe in her November 2014 column?

Answer: Monroe's comments about David Cameron's son and questioning Monroe's decision to have a child.

Explanation: Sarah Vine's criticism of Jack Monroe in November 2014 primarily concerned Monroe's comments about David Cameron's son and Vine's questioning of Monroe's decision to have a child.

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Which of the following statements accurately describes Sarah Vine's view on state education, as expressed in her Daily Mail column?

Answer: It is a 'miracle' for its welcoming nature to all-comers, not judging by external factors.

Explanation: Sarah Vine described state education as a 'miracle' due to its inclusive nature, welcoming all individuals without judgment based on external factors.

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Which of the following is a characteristic Sarah Vine attributed to private education in her column?

Answer: Its fundamental selectivity and snobbery.

Explanation: Sarah Vine attributed fundamental selectivity and snobbery as characteristics of private education.

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Sarah Vine's leaked email in June 2016 was intended for whom?

Answer: Michael Gove and his close advisors

Explanation: Sarah Vine's leaked email was intended for Michael Gove and his close advisors.

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What was the controversial claim made by 'The Bell Curve' book, featured on Sarah Vine's bookcase?

Answer: That intelligence is highly heritable and median IQ varies among races.

Explanation: 'The Bell Curve' controversially claims that intelligence is highly heritable and that median IQ varies among races.

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