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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. How did Churchill refer to his nanny?
(a) His "Morning Star".
(b) His "Cantacerous Nursemaid".
(c) His "Greedy Governess".
(d) His "Angel from Heaven".

2. According to Keegan, Churchill's Dukedom lineage was for years held by what kind of men?
(a) Carefree and flighty men.
(b) Serious and stern men.
(c) Upstanding and intellectual men.
(d) Dishonerable and treacherous men.

3. What color was Churchill's horse?
(a) Grey (white).
(b) Spotted.
(c) Brown.
(d) Black.

4. Where did Keegan go to study?
(a) Paris.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) London.
(d) New York.

5. Churchill's life was almost devoid of:
(a) Friends.
(b) Critics.
(c) Purpose.
(d) Direction.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of child was Churchill?

2. When fighting the Boers, what happened to the British company Churchill was in?

3. What did Churchill insist on having when his Colonel ordered him to "Summon the Buffs"?

4. What did Churchill display that electrifies Keegan?

5. Who was important to Churchill's entrance into military armed services?

(see the answer key)

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