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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 hears the news of the German breakthrough on the radio?

2. What rank does Winston eventually enter in?

3. Canada is acquired by whom?

4. Where did the family move to?

5. How old is Winston when his brother is born?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is life in London like for women in the 1900s? Describe some of the things that women face.

2. What are Winston's experiences like at the school in Brighton? What changes occur from the school in Ascot?

3. What military school does Winston attend? What are his experiences there like?

4. Why is Churchill driven out of office the first time?

5. How is the decision made for Churchill to assume control? Why is he chosen? Who chooses him?

6. What complications surround the wedding of Randolph and Jennie?

7. How did people around the British Empire keep in touch and gain news during the 1900s?

8. Why does the family move to Dublin? Why do they move back to London?

9. What is the relationship like between Winston and his parents? Who cares for Winston?

10. What is Winston's birth like?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the British Empire in the late 1800s. How powerful was the empire at this time? Why was it so powerful? What changes occurred in the empire during Winston's lifetime that weakened it? Give specific examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

What problem in Ireland did Winston Churchill have to deal with during his time in office? How did he feel about this issue? What was the aim of the IRA? What plans did the IRA have for Winston Churchill? Did they succeed?

Essay Topic 3

How did Winston's relationship with his parents affect his life? What impact did this relationship have? How do you think Winston felt about this relationship? Give specific examples from the book to support your answers.

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