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

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

3. What paper did Churchill's mother get him hired on to?
(a) Daily Telegraph
(b) Chronicle.
(c) Weekly Reader.
(d) Herald.

4. What was a "Silent Remington"?
(a) Pistol.
(b) British Submarine.
(c) Typewriter.
(d) Bomber Plane.

5. How many baths did Churchill take a day?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Seven.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which country was Britain obligated to defend by honoring it's treaty?

2. In the century since Trafalgar, who had been the unchallenged Mistress of the Seas?

3. Churchill was taken on the expedition to Northwest India occupying what position?

4. Which appointment brought Churchill to the forefront of Britain's involvement in Europe's growing military confrontation?

5. After learning of an outbreak of fighting in Northwest India, whom did Churchill telegraph to ask to join his military expedition?

(see the answer key)

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