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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why weren't warnings given to some British cities of imminent German attack?
(a) They did warn them.
(b) It would give away the knowledge that the Brits had broken the German codes.
(c) To confuse the Germans.
(d) To get the Brits incensed against the Germans.

2. Why couldn't Stevenson force Roosevelt's hand to declare war?
(a) Roosevelt might balk and dig in his heels on staying out of the war.
(b) Stevenson wanted willing allies; not ones forced into the position.
(c) Stevenson was told not to get involved by the King.
(d) The declaration has to come from Congress.

3. What did Stevenson wire Churchill about Donovan?
(a) That he was retiring due to illness.
(b) That he was suspected of spy work for the Germans.
(c) That Roosevelt had fired him.
(d) That he agreed to coordinate all intelligence.

4. Who overthrew Prince Regent Paul?
(a) Antonio Salazar.
(b) Carl Mannerheim.
(c) General Francisco Franco.
(d) Tito.

5. What did the Americans learn the value of when the Bismarck was found and sunk?
(a) Cooperation among allies.
(b) The Americans' help.
(c) Using the Enigma machine.
(d) Radio traffic analysis.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what was the Black Chamber involved?

3. How long did the bombing of Belgrade delay Hitler's invasion of Russia?

4. For what did the Brits trade some of their technology and secrets?

5. What did the men throw at Heydrich's car as it passed them?

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