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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. In order to secure their Indian Empire, the British have to control the southern part of what?

2. Churchill is driven out of office over his plans for what?

3. Who is the enemy that the British Army is fighting against?

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

5. Randolph goes where for three months?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Jennie and Randolph's relationship like? How do they spend their time?

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

3. What problems does Winston's birth present? How are they handled?

4. What is Churchill's financial status like during this life?

5. How large is the British Empire in the late 1800s? Give some examples of places that are included in the Empire at this time. Where does the Empire begin?

6. What is Churchill's lineage?

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

8. What is the situation at Dunkirk as the book opens?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What social class was Winston Churchill born into? How do you think that this affected his life? Do you think that he would have been able to achieve what he did had he been born into a different social class? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Was Winston a good leader for England? What characteristics made Winston a good or bad leader? Support your answer with specific details from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Winston Churchill achieved legendary status in England? What actions or characteristics do you think made him a legend? Do you agree or disagree with this status? Why?

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