The Splendid and the Vile Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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 Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Erik Larson
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 7, how long ago had John Colville asked Gay Margesson to marry him?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 9 months.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 11 months.

2. When did a BBC radio team stationed itself on the Dover cliffs and gave a report of an aerial battle as it occured.
(a) July 11.
(b) July 14.
(c) July 12.
(d) July 15.

3. When did Britain declare war on Germany?
(a) October 11, 1939.
(b) September 3, 1939.
(c) December 20, 1939.
(d) November 1, 1939.

4. For how many years did Hess serve as Hitler's private secretary?
(a) 7.
(b) 8.
(c) 11.
(d) 4.

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

6. What was Chamberlain's nickname?
(a) The Coroner.
(b) Old Man.
(c) Firestarter.
(d) Blunderbuss.

7. After postponing the date a couple time, when did Gorin set Eagle Day, his campaign against the RAF?
(a) August 13.
(b) August 11.
(c) August 9.
(d) August 17.

8. How old was Winston Churchill in 1940?
(a) 65.
(b) 63.
(c) 64.
(d) 67.

9. How many of the crew from the German bomber that Colville and Moyra saw at Horse Pasture Farm were killed?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

10. From where did Goring and two senior Luftwaffe officers watch the start of the Luftwaffe's attack on London?
(a) Audresselles.
(b) Wissant.
(c) Cap Blanc-Nez.
(d) Sangatte.

11. How much of an allowance did Mary Churchill receive monthly?
(a) $15.
(b) $20.
(c) $30.
(d) $25.

12. During World War I, when were the first bombs dropped from German zeppelins over England and Scotland?
(a) March 3, 1915.
(b) April 9, 1915.
(c) January 19, 1915.
(d) February 12, 1915.

13. On August 14 how many aircraft were lost?
(a) 9 Luftwaffe and 18 RAF aircraft.
(b) 10 Luftwaffe and 11 RAF aircraft.
(c) 19 Luftwaffe and 8 RAF aircraft.
(d) 21 Luftwaffe and 5 RAF aircraft.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Goring marry Emmy Sonnemann?

2. When did the Reichstag, Germany's legislature, begin meeting in the Kroll Opera House in Berlin?

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

4. When Galland applied to the German Airline Pilot School, how many applications were submitted?

5. What battle fleet did Vice Admiral Sir J. F. Somerville have at his disposal for Operation Catapult?

(see the answer keys)

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