View a FREE sample

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) 98.
(b) 93.
(c) 95.
(d) 90.

2. On July 2, how many Wehrmacht divisions did Hitler demobilize?
(a) 42.
(b) 38.
(c) 36.
(d) 40.

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

4. In May of 1940, how many Americans opposed a declaration of war?
(a) 87%.
(b) 93%.
(c) 42%.
(d) 61%.

5. In early September, how long did Goring tell Goebbels that the war would go before ending?
(a) 5 weeks.
(b) 3 weeks.
(c) 4 weeks.
(d) 2 weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Churchil refer to London as Hitler's primary target in a speech to the House of Commons?

2. When did a formation of German bombers lose their way and mistakenly disobey orders not to bomb London?

3. What was the best time that Churchill's driver could make from Down Street to Chequers?

4. On August 13, how many German bombers assembled and began making their way toward England?

5. On August 15, how many aircraft were in the attack?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 149 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample