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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 becomes Winston's base for his campaign?

2. What was Winston called by fellow soldiers and others?

3. What position does Winston choose in the new government?

4. Who speaks before Winston?

5. What city does Winston come to see has strategic value that he vows to keep from the Germans?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do the French and German armies meet? What led to this meeting? What was the outcome?

2. How many women does Winston propose to? Who does he end up marrying? Why do some people think Winston did not feel comfortable with women?

3. What does Churchill do once he is out of the government?

4. What attitude does Winston have toward money? How does it compare to his mother's attitude on finances?

5. Why does Winston believe that Antwerp must be held? What does he do to try to prevent the Germans from taking the city? What is the outcome?

6. What is the relationship between India and England?

7. What does Winston do after reaching Bombay and Bombare? What does he think of Bombay?

8. What does Winston do with his leisure time? What does he enjoy doing?

9. How does Winston obtain extra money? What does he do in the time before leaving for India?

10. How is Winston like his father? What does he do in Parliament that is similar to his father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How did English life change during Winston's lifetime? How did Winston feel about the changes occurring in England and the rest of the world? Describe at least three changes that were occurring in English life.

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think Winston chose to work as a writer? What aspects of his life made this work possible? Do you think he was a good writer/reporter? Why? Give specific examples from the book to back up your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What military experience did Winston have? How do you think this experience helped Winston (in his personal life or political career)? Support your answer with specific information from the book.

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