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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. Where did the term "commandos" come from?
(a) German military dress.
(b) Churchill's writing.
(c) Early air force maneuvers.
(d) Boer military formations.

2. British regiments would not look at what group as fighting equals?
(a) Indian troops.
(b) American troops.
(c) African-American troops.
(d) British Lower-class.

3. What attack inspired Japanese descent on Pearl Harbor a year later?
(a) Taranto.
(b) Austrian invasion.
(c) United States joining the war.
(d) Matsumoto.

4. Whom promoted the idea of French resistance?
(a) Jean-Baptiste Cervoni.
(b) Charles de Gaulle.
(c) Jean Joseph Guieu.
(d) Louis André Bon.

5. What did Churchill insist on having when his Colonel ordered him to "Summon the Buffs"?
(a) Better trained soldiers.
(b) Cannon and grapeshot.
(c) The order in writing.
(d) A gold bonus.

Short Answer Questions

1. While in India, Churchill wanted to acquire:

2. Churchill left Cuba a full member of:

3. When did Churchill return to the Conservative party?

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

5. What did Lloyd George and Churchill battle over?

(see the answer key)

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