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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Great Britain and Ireland.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What country was Warren Hastings the British governor?
(a) Haiti.
(b) India.
(c) Brazil.
(d) Honduras.

2. In a speech delivered on February 3, 1800, who refused to negotiate with Napoleon Bonaparte?
(a) Warren Hastings.
(b) Oliver Cromwell.
(c) Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
(d) William Pitt.

3. In the speech "On His Condemnation to Death", who did the speaker tell the judges to punish?
(a) The Athenians.
(b) The judges.
(c) The king.
(d) His sons.

4. According the the sermon "On Suffering Persecution", who holds forth to us the immortal crown?
(a) The Prince.
(b) The King.
(c) God.
(d) The Queen.

5. Who was known as the "Liberator of Ireland"?
(a) Arthur Griffith.
(b) Charles Stewart Parnell.
(c) Robert Emmet.
(d) Daniel O'Connell.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who delivered a speech over the dead body of Caesar in William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar?

2. Who was an outspoken imperialist and pursued the expansion of the British empire?

3. Who wrote about Phillip's "violation of the peace"?

4. According to the speech "On the Dissolution of Parliament", who was seized so Colonel Overton might lead the army?

5. Who was a radical advocate during the Reign of Terror that inspired the National Assembly and people to fight the enemies of the Revolution?

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