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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Churchill was committed to what idea?

2. Who changed Churchill's mind during the Irish Rebellion?

3. As a youth Churchill enjoyed:

4. What had Churchill been sparked to do during his time in the military?

5. What does "remember Tonypandy" refer to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Whom did Churchill marry and why?

2. What happened to Churchill during the Boer War?

3. What happened when Churchill got involved with the Hussars in India fighting against a group of Muslim Pathans?

4. Whom were Churchill's children?

5. What happened as a result of the British being obligated by treaty to defend Belgium?

6. Whom did Churchill marry and why?

7. During the time of increased German and American economic power, what did Churchill support, despite it becoming less popular with his party?

8. What country challenged Britain for dominance on the high seas?

9. Why was Churchill skeptical of expanding British Imperial holdings?

10. While in the Army in India, what was Churchill's focus and passion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Churchill read voraciously while with the military stationed in India. List and discuss the books and/or authors Churchill read while in India. Discuss why these particular books and/or author were important to Churchill.

Essay Topic 2

After reading this book, has your view of current politics changed? If so, why? If not, why not?

Essay Topic 3

Churchill warned that "a European war cannot be anything but a cruel, heartrending struggle, which, if we are ever to enjoy the fruits of victory, must demand, perhaps for several years, the whole manhood of the nation, the entire suspension of peaceful industries, and the concentration to one end of every vital energy of the community." Discuss how you feel this quote applies to us and the current war on terror we are involved in today.

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