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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. Who overthrew Prince Regent Paul?

2. What was HYDRA?

3. What was one thing Stevenson saw a value in during the time between world wars?

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

5. Who traveled to London to meet with the King?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Madeleine?

2. What did Churchill appoint Stevenson to and out of where does he operate?

3. Give a few facts about William Stevenson.

4. What began on July 10,1940, and how does Britain respond?

5. What was the Phony War?

6. Describe the growth of the Intrepid network into Bermuda.

7. Where did the King and Queen of England go and what did the King make clear?

8. What was the problem with the sea lanes and what is done?

9. What was happening At Bletchley with the Enigma?

10. What did Stevenson want of Roosevelt, and why was Roosevelt dragging his feet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Roosevelt wanted American action to guarantee the British supply lines but was limited by public opinion. American advisers were sent to Britain. The role of the American crew on the British plane was kept a secret for thirty-two years. Discuss the following:

1. In a democracy that is supposedly for and by the people, is it right to keep information from the public when it is no longer of any strategic significance? Discuss this idea fully.

2. Research and discuss the "Freedom of Information Act" and how it may have affected the release of information to the American public during WWII or shortly thereafter.

3. Do you think most governments keep too many secrets? Or not enough? Discuss in light of A Man Called Intrepid: The Secret War and your own research.

Essay Topic 2

King George V makes it clear he will not leave England if the Germans invade and will not collaborate with any German puppet government. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think King George's actions are admirable? Why or why not?

2. Research the monarchs of several other European countries and compare/contrast the actions of three other countries to that of King George in response to the threats from the Germans.

3. How do you think you would have responded as a King/Queen were Hitler to invade your country? Explain fully.

Essay Topic 3

Chapter Twenty-Seven is about the agent Madeleine, whose real name was Noor Inayat Kahn. Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze "Madeleine's" role as an intelligence agent. How does she become involved in intelligence work? What were her greatest contributions? What were her strengths and weaknesses? Do you think she could be called a hero/heroine?

2. Another agent, "CNYTHIA" actually gets sexually involved with several men in order to gain access to important information. Thoroughly discuss and analyze "Madeleine's" role as an intelligence agent. How does she become involved in intelligence work? What were her greatest contributions? What were her strengths and weaknesses? Do you think she could be called a hero/heroine?

3. Should women be involved in intelligence work? Should women (or men for that matter) be asked to become sexually involved with others (especially married persons) in order to complete an assignment?

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