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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four: Blood and Dust.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Churchill order the start of Operation Dynamo?
(a) May 20.
(b) May 26.
(c) May 31.
(d) May 27.

2. Who is America's ambassador to Britain in 1940?
(a) John Winant.
(b) Lewis Douglas.
(c) Walter Gifford.
(d) Joseph Kennedy.

3. What battle fleet did Vice Admiral Sir J. F. Somerville have at his disposal for Operation Catapult?
(a) 20 ships and an aircraft carrier.
(b) 27 ships and an aircraft carrier.
(c) 25 ships and an aircraft carrier.
(d) 17 ships and an aircraft carrier.

4. What was the name of Lindemann's valet?
(a) Michael.
(b) Harvey.
(c) David.
(d) William.

5. What city did the German bombers who hit Frieburg, Germany, think they were attacking?
(a) Reims, France.
(b) Tours, France.
(c) Dijon, France.
(d) Normandy, France.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the family gather at Chequers to celebrate Churchill's 66th birthday?

2. What did the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough name their son when they were not allowed to name him after Churchill?

3. On August 14 how many aircraft were lost?

4. What size was the German bomb named Satan?

5. When would the Duke of Hamilton learn of the correspondence sent to him from Germany in September?

(see the answer key)

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