The Splendid and the Vile Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

Erik Larson
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 137 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Splendid and the Vile Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

Erik Larson
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 137 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: A Certain Eventuality.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1940, when did President Roosevelt convene a cabinet meeting discussing the new English prime minister?
(a) May 11.
(b) May 19.
(c) May 24.
(d) May 30.

2. When did Churchil refer to London as Hitler's primary target in a speech to the House of Commons?
(a) 1936.
(b) 1934.
(c) 1933.
(d) 1935.

3. By May 1941, how much was collected for the Spitfire Fund?
(a) $915 million.
(b) $703 million.
(c) $832 million.
(d) $673 million.

4. When did the first full moon of Churchill's premiership occur?
(a) May 27.
(b) May 21.
(c) May 30.
(d) May 24.

5. When did Chequers become the offical country home of British prime ministers?
(a) 1918.
(b) 1915.
(c) 1917.
(d) 1916.

Short Answer Questions

1. During World War I, when were the first bombs dropped from German zeppelins over England and Scotland?

2. When did Goring marry Emmy Sonnemann?

3. During Operation Dynamo, how many men had Churchil estimated would be evacuated from France?

4. How dod Max Aitken, Lord Beaverbrook, make his fortune?

5. For how many years did Hess serve as Hitler's private secretary?

(see the answer key)

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