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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 does Winston learn when he arrives in Dover?

2. Who does the Royal Commission blame for the Dardanelles?

3. How many cavalry units did the British army have?

4. Who refuses to serve with Winston?

5. After his return to England, Winston and his Fourth Hussars prepare to go where?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the relationship between India and England?

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

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

4. What does Winston prepare for during his first time in Parliament? How does he do this? Is he successful?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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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