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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Informal Speeches.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which territory did Sir Wilfrid Laurier discuss on the floor of the House of Commons?
(a) Vancouver.
(b) Oregon.
(c) Washington.
(d) Alaska.

2. According to the speech "England's Position", what country gave Belgium an ultimatum?
(a) Denmark.
(b) Italy.
(c) England.
(d) Germany.

3. According to Eisenhower, the United States wanted to befriend which group of people?
(a) The French people.
(b) The Italians.
(c) The Soviet people.
(d) The Indians.

4. What country was the Volga district the center of attention?
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) Soviet Russia.
(d) Italy.

5. What country was Warren Hastings the British governor?
(a) India.
(b) Haiti.
(c) Brazil.
(d) Honduras.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country was founded on the principles not to oppress the undefended, nor fear the aggressive?

2. Who was known as the "Liberator of South America" and was a great military leader and statesman?

3. According to the speech, "A Grave Situation", how many years did the British Fleet control the Atlantic Ocean?

4. According to Mohandas Ghandi, how many inhabitants of India professed the faith of Islam?

5. Who delivered a speech over the dead body of Caesar in William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar?

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