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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Lindemann's valet?

2. In Chapter 22, how many people were killed in Aberdeen, Scotland, when a single bomber attacked?

3. When did Britain declare war on Germany?

4. How many errors did a typist, Elizabeth Layton, make in a 27-page speech?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What preparations were made when Britain declared war against Germany on September 3, 1939?

2. How old were Churchill's children in 1940?

3. What technology did the British develop before the war, and how useful was it?

4. What happened to the bits of metal that filled the skies in August?

5. Why did Lindemann think his mother was selfish before he was born?

6. What did Goebbels think woud happen after the French signed an armistice with Hiter on June 22?

7. How was Churchill able to sleep?

8. How successful was the evacuation of British soldiers from Dunkirk in June?

9. What photograph did Goebbels intend to use as propaganda?

10. What were some terms of the French armistice?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Goring and Churchill had very different leadership styles. What was Goring’s leadership style? What was Churchill’s leadership style? What did their leadership styles convey about what makes a good leader?

Essay Topic 2

The wealthy and the important had luxurious shelters during bomb attacks. The working poor suffered with dirty and uncomfortable shelters. What was the difference between how the rich and the poor spent the time during air raids? Why were the rich or important privileged? How did privilege help ensure safety and comfort?

Essay Topic 3

Mary became engaged to Eric Duncannon. How did family members try to help Mary with her decision to end or postpone the engagement? How did their opinions guide her decision-making?

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