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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What news does Roosevelt learn on May 9, 1940?
(a) His mother is coming for a visit
(b) His wife wants a divorce
(c) His son is ill
(d) Hitler has attacked five European countries

3. How often did Roosevelt deliver his fireside chats?
(a) About twice a year
(b) Every month
(c) Once a year
(d) Every week

4. Who did Roosevelt denounce for joining forces with Germany?
(a) Poland
(b) Japan
(c) Italy
(d) France

5. Who replaces Neville Chamberlain as Prime Minister of Great Britain?
(a) Prince Charles
(b) Winston Churchill
(c) Cordell Hull
(d) Tony Blair

Short Answer Questions

1. For how many years had Franklin D. Roosevelt been President of the United States at the beginning of the book?

2. What city did the Germans capture on June 14, 1940?

3. What was Eleanor's position on war?

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

5. What did Franklin refuse to do in the marriage?

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