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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 is considered one of the biggest sins by the British?

2. Randolph's mother borrows baby supplies from whom?

3. Who does not attend the wedding of Winston's mother and father?

4. What career did Churchill have?

5. Who is against a negotiated settlement?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Churchill consider himself an underdog? How does this affect him?

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

3. How was someone accepted for posts in the foreign service in the British Empire?

4. What was England's place in the world during the 1900s?

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

6. How does Churchill feel about the past? What are some examples of this?

7. What does Churchill tell his country about the fight?

8. How do Churchill's feelings and actions about Hitler and Mussolini change?

9. Where are the Prime Minister's headquarters located? What is it called? How does Churchill feel about living there?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What event or person do you think had the greatest effect on Winston Churchill? Why? Give specific examples from the book to back up your answer and show how this event or person influenced him.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Winston Churchill's personality. What was he like as a person? What challenges did he face personally? How did he view himself? Give specific examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Why did Winston Churchill join the Fourth Hussars? Who helped him join this group? What was his role within this part of the military? How did other soldiers feel about his presence? Support your answer with specific information from the book.

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