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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. The Belgian king retreats to which city as the Germans push into Belgium?

2. In the battle near Omdurman, what does Winston use as a weapon?

3. The Tory Party draws much of its support from where?

4. How many European soldiers are mobilized in the first week of WWI?

5. On June 17, 1917, Winston is appointed what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Goonie introduce Churchill to? How does this help him?

2. What issues does Winston support? What changes in the government affect the common person?

3. How is Winston's name cleared over the Dardanelles?

4. Why does Churchill receive public criticism during the war? Why is the criticism often unfair to Churchill?

5. What is the British Army like during the time that Winston serves?

6. What is the political situation in Europe before WWI? Who is England backing?

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

8. After King Edward dies suddenly, what position does Winston gain? What does he do in this position?

9. What position does Campbell-Bannerman offer Winston? What does he do in this position?

10. How does Winston feel about going to India? What does he do about this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Randolph's government service. What positions did he hold? Was Randolph a success in the government or not? What decisions did he influence during his time in the government?

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