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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. In August, what date was set for the invastion of England?

2. At what temperature was the water for Churchill's baths?

3. During World War I, when were the first bombs dropped from German zeppelins over England and Scotland?

4. How much was the overdraft of Churchill's bank account on June 18?

5. During Operation Dynamo, how many men had Churchil estimated would be evacuated from France?

Short Essay Questions

1. What inspired Larson to write about Churchill's first year as prime minister?

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

3. What did Churchill bring to No 10 Downing Street when he was made prime minister, and what was his challenge?

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

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

6. In May of 1940, how did Americans feel about going to war with Germany?

7. Who was Adolf Galland?

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

9. What was Chequers?

10. What was the Spitfire fund, and who were the first to contribute?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Goebbels intended to use a photograph of children killed by German bombers and attribute the deaths to British bombers. How did Goebbels feel about stretching facts to suit his agenda? How did he use propaganda? Did his use of propaganda help him meet his goals?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

The British wanted the French fleet to not be usable by the Germans. What did the British want to happen to the French Fleet? What did the British do when the French naval officers would not capitulate? Did the British betray the French and the treaty they had with them?

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