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

2. When fighting the Boers, what happened to the British company Churchill was in?
(a) They were caught up in a terrible thunderstorm.
(b) They got lost during the march.
(c) They were taken prisoner.
(d) They were victorious.

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

4. What did Keegan first find fascinating about Churchill?
(a) Churchill's marriage.
(b) Churchill's accent.
(c) Churchill's wartime speeches.
(d) Churchill's educational pursuits.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What lineage does Churchill's family descend from?

2. According to Keegan, Churchill's Dukedom lineage was for years held by what kind of men?

3. How did Churchill qualify for his military training?

4. Churchill's common dress was:

5. What prevents Lord Randolph Churchill from political office?

(see the answer key)

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