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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 41-42.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Brazil being used as by the Nazis?
(a) Nothing because Brazil was unwilling to cooperate.
(b) A place to secret stolen valuables.
(c) A base against the United States.
(d) A hostage nation.

2. Why did Hitler fail to crush the British troops in France?
(a) Too many resistance fighters sabotaging the efforts.
(b) Because of Bletchely correctly analyzing and anticipating German plans.
(c) Poor equipment.
(d) Supply lines were cut off.

3. What did the United States government say publicly about the war?
(a) They believed the British cannot win the war.
(b) They deplored the war.
(c) They did not intend to enter the war.
(d) They believed the British should have made peace with Germany.

4. What company did Stevenson form with two other men?
(a) American Telephone and Telegraph.
(b) British Arts Corporation.
(c) Canadian Wire Service.
(d) British Broadcasting Company.

5. Why did the Roosevelt administration keep Joseph Kennedy in London for as long as possible?
(a) To help the British intelligence.
(b) To keep him from campaigning against Roosevelt.
(c) To encourage the British people that Americans would help them.
(d) There were no ships available to evacuate him and other Americans.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the German radar?

2. Who was Colin Gubbins?

3. Who was Colonel Bill Donovan?

4. Who were the "trappers"?

5. What was the status of British finances at the time?

(see the answer key)

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