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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Five: The Americans.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the Admiralty conduct its first full-scale test of the Prof's aerial mines?
(a) December 27.
(b) December 26.
(c) December 29.
(d) December 28.

2. When did Lord Beaverbrook tender his resignation?
(a) July 3.
(b) June 29.
(c) July 1.
(d) June 30.

3. On the day of Churchill's speech about the battle at Mers el-Kebir, where did 20 German dive-bombers attack?
(a) Isle of Man.
(b) Isle of Arran.
(c) Isle of Portland.
(d) Isle of Sheppey.

4. In Chapter 10, when did Churchill meet with Prime Minister Reynaud in Briare, France?
(a) June 12.
(b) June 9,
(c) June 4.
(d) June 11.

5. On January 14, what time did Churchill retire for the evening?
(a) 3 a.m.
(b) 3:30 a.m.
(c) 2 a.m.
(d) 2:30 a.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Chequers become the offical country home of British prime ministers?

2. On August 15, how many aircraft did the Luftwaffe lose?

3. When did Gay Margesson visit Colville in London and they saw the Strauss operetta Die Fledermaus?

4. When did Hitler issue Directive No. 16 and prepare for a landing operation against England?

5. What percent of respondents reported getting no sleep on the night of September 11?

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