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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: Dread.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what temperature was the water for Churchill's baths?
(a) 90.
(b) 98.
(c) 95.
(d) 93.

2. On August 13, how many German bombers assembled and began making their way toward England?
(a) 180.
(b) Around 175.
(c) 215.
(d) Well over 200.

3. How many sorties did the Luftwaffe fly on August 15?
(a) 1,800.
(b) 1,500.
(c) 1,600.
(d) 1,100.

4. How many men were evacuated from Dunkirk during Operation Dynamo?
(a) 279,186.
(b) 409, 138.
(c) 118,799.
(d) 338,226.

5. How men died on the Bretagne on July 3?
(a) 1,153.
(b) 1,498.
(c) 1,348.
(d) 1,297.

Short Answer Questions

1. In May of 1940, how many Americans opposed a declaration of war?

2. When did Churchill refuse Lord Beaverbrook's resignation?

3. Who is America's ambassador to Britain in 1940?

4. How many of the crew from the German bomber that Colville and Moyra saw at Horse Pasture Farm were killed?

5. When a formation of German bombers mistakenly bombed London, where was a church damaged?

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