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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: A Certain Eventuality.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In May of 1940, how many Americans opposed a declaration of war?
(a) 93%.
(b) 42%.
(c) 87%.
(d) 61%.

2. Who is America's ambassador to Britain in 1940?
(a) Lewis Douglas.
(b) Walter Gifford.
(c) Joseph Kennedy.
(d) John Winant.

3. On the day of Churchill's speech about the battle at Mers el-Kebir, where did 20 German dive-bombers attack?
(a) Isle of Sheppey.
(b) Isle of Arran.
(c) Isle of Portland.
(d) Isle of Man.

4. When the war in Europe began, how many men did the U.S. Army have?
(a) 153,000.
(b) 174,000.
(c) 181,000.
(d) 167,000.

5. When did Hitler issue Directive No. 16 and prepare for a landing operation against England?
(a) July 14.
(b) July 17.
(c) July 13.
(d) July 16.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how many years did Hess serve as Hitler's private secretary?

2. On July 2, how many Wehrmacht divisions did Hitler demobilize?

3. How many errors did a typist, Elizabeth Layton, make in a 27-page speech?

4. When did Churchil refer to London as Hitler's primary target in a speech to the House of Commons?

5. When did the French sign an armistice with Hitler?

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