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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eight, A Prime Minister Alone, 1940-1941.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What country did Churchill commit to helping when Hitler declares war on it, despite his misgivings about communism?
(a) Russia.
(b) Pakistan.
(c) Austria.
(d) China.

2. What was Hitler identified as?
(a) Austrian Dictator.
(b) German school teacher.
(c) Austrian Housepainter.
(d) German drop-out.

3. What was the Enchantress?
(a) Churchill's airplane.
(b) The Admiralty yacht.
(c) A doomed battleship.
(d) The Queen's airplane.

4. British regiments would not look at what group as fighting equals?
(a) Indian troops.
(b) British Lower-class.
(c) African-American troops.
(d) American troops.

5. What was the theme of British foreign policy from before Churchill's birth until his early maturity?
(a) Splendid Isolation.
(b) Europe domination.
(c) Inclusion.
(d) Collaboration.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many baths did Churchill take a day?

2. Mastery of what skill helped nurture Churchill's career and self-esteem?

3. What was a "Silent Remington"?

4. What paper did Churchill's mother get him hired on to?

5. The particular regiment that Churchill was a member of enjoyed what social benefits?

(see the answer key)

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