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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. How much food was a British individuals ration for one week during U-boat warfare?
(a) One ounce meat and one loaf of bread.
(b) One egg and a few ounces of meat.
(c) One pound meat and one cup rice.
(d) One quart milk and one loaf of bread.

2. What was France supposed to do under Vichy?
(a) Show no resistance to Germany at all.
(b) Create armaments for Germany.
(c) Attack Germany at all costs.
(d) Defend Germany at all costs.

3. What army had the British regiment reforms of 1870-1880 been modeled after?
(a) Russian Army.
(b) German Army.
(c) French Army.
(d) United States Army.

4. What had Churchill been sparked to do during his time in the military?
(a) Write about military strategies.
(b) Retire and move to the country.
(c) Fight for equality.
(d) Remake his political life.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Churchill begin to take flying lessons?

2. What paper did Churchill's mother get him hired on to?

3. How did Churchill win his soldiers' respect and affection?

4. What does "remember Tonypandy" refer to?

5. How many baths did Churchill take a day?

(see the answer key)

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