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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Three, The Army, 1894-1900.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What disease took the life of Churchill's father?
(a) Heart attack.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) Syphilis.
(d) Cancer.

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

3. Churchill's life was almost devoid of:
(a) Friends.
(b) Purpose.
(c) Direction.
(d) Critics.

4. Who was important to Churchill's entrance into military armed services?
(a) Captain James Cook.
(b) General John J. Pershing.
(c) General Robert E Lee.
(d) Captain Walter James.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While in India, Churchill wanted to acquire:

2. What kind of student was Churchill in his early school years?

3. What did Churchill insist on having when his Colonel ordered him to "Summon the Buffs"?

4. What kind of child was Churchill?

5. What army had the British regiment reforms of 1870-1880 been modeled after?

(see the answer key)

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