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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Two, Family and Youth.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In a speech in June 1941, Churchill said, "The British are the only people who like to be told....
(a) ...that they will win."
(b) ....how bad things are."
(c) ...whom their enemies are."
(d) ....that all is well."

2. How did Churchill refer to his nanny?
(a) His "Morning Star".
(b) His "Angel from Heaven".
(c) His "Greedy Governess".
(d) His "Cantacerous Nursemaid".

3. Where did Keegan go to study?
(a) Paris.
(b) New York.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) London.

4. What was the first war Churchill was involved in as a soldier?
(a) Mexican/Spanish War.
(b) World War I.
(c) World War II.
(d) Cuban War of Independence.

5. Churchill's common dress was:
(a) Wool top coat and felt hat.
(b) Shapeless siren suit and stovepipe hat.
(c) Full cut trousers and hand-painted ties.
(d) Crisp khaki air force uniform.

Short Answer Questions

1. Churchill had an unsurpassed skill for what?

2. Where did Churchill attend military school?

3. As a youth Churchill enjoyed:

4. How did Churchill qualify for his military training?

5. Whom did Churchill marry?

(see the answer key)

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