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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eight, A Prime Minister Alone, 1940-1941.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a Dreadnought?
(a) Soldier.
(b) Airplane.
(c) Britain traitor.
(d) Battleship.

2. What was the theme of British foreign policy from before Churchill's birth until his early maturity?
(a) Collaboration.
(b) Inclusion.
(c) Europe domination.
(d) Splendid Isolation.

3. What were Ark Royal and Iron Duke?
(a) War code-names.
(b) Ship names.
(c) Airplane names.
(d) Private Parlaimentary residences.

4. What sport did Churchill enjoy playing immensely?
(a) Football (soccer).
(b) Cricket.
(c) Rugby.
(d) Polo.

5. Who was President of the United States of America during WWII?
(a) Eisenhower.
(b) Taft.
(c) Lincoln.
(d) Roosevelt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country did Churchill commit to helping when Hitler declares war on it, despite his misgivings about communism?

2. What was Churchill's primary task while serving in India?

3. What was Hitler identified as?

4. Which country chose to make itself the dominant military State?

5. What was Churchill's battalion nicknamed while he was commanding the 6th Royal Scots Fusiliers?

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