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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Survey of Speeches by Black Americans and Important Speeches of 1974-1997.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where did the heads of the "Big Four" meet to discuss world problems "at the summit"?
(a) Paris, France.
(b) Geneva, Switzerland.
(c) Rome, Italy.
(d) Buenos Aires, Argentina.

3. Who responded to a death sentence for being a heretic in a speech called "On His Condemnation to Death"?
(a) Plato.
(b) Demosthenes.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Pericles.

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

5. According to the speech, "I Need Your Confidence", what was France's supreme resource?
(a) Agriculture.
(b) Labor.
(c) Water.
(d) Industry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the leader and Presidential candidate for the socialist party for many years?

2. According to Eisenhower, the United States wanted to befriend which group of people?

3. According to the speech "Loyal Opposition", how many years was it since the Great War in Europe came to an end?

4. Near what city was the facility that manufactured deadly nerve poison that created waste disposal issues?

5. Who was a great speaker and debater that was opposed to The League of Nations?

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