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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Three, The Army, 1894-1900.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Churchill's mother was a:
(a) Strong influence for good in Churchill's life.
(b) Rich American heiress.
(c) Nurse to wounded soldiers.
(d) Poor British waif.

2. Which of the following books did Churchill NOT read during his stay in India?
(a) Gibbons.
(b) Plato.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Macaulay.

3. During the authors' generation, which party was creating a social revolution?
(a) Labour party.
(b) Communist party.
(c) Whig party.
(d) Conservative party.

4. While in India, Churchill wanted to acquire:
(a) Political connections.
(b) Indian information and knowledge.
(c) Land maps and military information.
(d) A military promotion.

5. The particular regiment that Churchill was a member of enjoyed what social benefits?
(a) World recognition.
(b) Large financial gains.
(c) Locally esteemed and emotionally secure.
(d) No parliamentary taxes and secret privileges.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Keegan go to study?

2. How did Churchill refer to his nanny?

3. What disease took the life of Churchill's father?

4. What did Churchill display that electrifies Keegan?

5. As a youth Churchill enjoyed:

(see the answer key)

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