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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the British government requesting of the United States in the Summer of 1940?
(a) Naval destroyers
(b) Help in peace negotiations
(c) Soldiers
(d) Money

2. How did Roosevelt help businesses prepare for war?
(a) They could amortize capital expenses
(b) They could defer tax payments for one year
(c) They received huge tax cuts
(d) They received stimulus loans

3. With whom did Eleanor side during this pre-war period?
(a) The New Dealers
(b) Big business
(c) The Libertarians
(d) The Republicans

4. What is Roosevelt's position regarding the war in Europe in May of 1940?
(a) He wants to remain neutral
(b) He wants to help the Allies but knows it will not be a popular decision
(c) He has ordered the deployment of troops
(d) He will not get involved under any circumstances

5. What did Roosevelt do on May 26, 1940, for which he will be remembered?
(a) Met with Winston Churchill
(b) Delivered a fireside chat
(c) Got an artificial leg
(d) Declared war on Germany

Short Answer Questions

1. How often did Roosevelt deliver his fireside chats?

2. How many Allied troops escaped to England in the "miracle of Dunkirk?"

3. Which public figured denounced the Lend-Lease aid?

4. In what area were the Germans ahead of the Allies?

5. Where did Franklin seek the healing of water for his polio?

(see the answer key)

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