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

2. How did the Germans communicate with their vessels?

3. What company did Stevenson form with two other men?

4. Where was William Stevenson born?

5. What was HYDRA?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What did Stevenson learn from his network in Sweden?

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

4. How was intelligence work in England and the United States developing during the time just before the outbreak of WWII?

5. How was it evident that the United States was headed for war?

6. What did Roosevelt realize about Germany and its system of codes?

7. How did Donovan become more involved with Stevenson's work?

8. What did Stevenson write about concerning Germany and how does he have access to the German communication network?

9. How did Stevenson and Donovan try to delay Hitler's invasion of Russia?

10. What did Donovan favor to help Britain out with its financial woes?

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

Churchill realized there was no way to force Roosevelt's hand in entering the war. The declaration could only come from Congress. Discuss the following:

1. Why do you think the writers of the Constitution made it so that Congress has to be the branch of government to declare war?

2. What do you think are a few justifiable reasons to declare war on another country? Do you think the United States was justified in declaring war on Germany? Why or why not.

3. Describe how, according to the book A Man Called Intrepid: The Secret War, Roosevelt helps England as much as possible until the American people and Congress decide to enter the war on the side of the Allies.

Essay Topic 3

The book is centered on the event known as World War II, it is useful grasp an overview of the war and its issues. Discuss one of the following:

1. Research and write an informative essay on how, why, and where World War II in Europe began. Who are the principle players? Where is the first battle? What are the issues involved in the start of the war in Europe? Does the aggressor have a legitimate grievance?

2. In addition to WWII being fought in the European theater, a second, simultaneous war is fought in what becomes known as the Pacific Theater. Research and write an informative essay on how, why, and where World War II in the Pacific began. Who are the principle players? Where is the first battle? What are the issues involved in the start of the war in the Pacific? Does the aggressor have a legitimate grievance?

3. Research and write an informative essay on how and why the war in both Europe and the Pacific arena end. Why do the aggressors seek peace? What are the terms of surrender? Are the aggressors treated fairly? Humanely?

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