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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 disease took the life of Churchill's father?
(a) Syphilis.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) Cancer.
(d) Heart attack.

2. As a youth Churchill enjoyed:
(a) English composition.
(b) Shadowing his father.
(c) Musical recitals.
(d) Athletic pursuits.

3. 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.

4. What was Churchill's primary task while serving in India?
(a) Patrol for insurgents.
(b) Plan war strategies.
(c) Recruit reinforcements.
(d) Dig fox holes.

5. What army had the British regiment reforms of 1870-1880 been modeled after?
(a) French Army.
(b) German Army.
(c) United States Army.
(d) Russian Army.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning, the author views Churchill as:

2. The author believes Churchill looks:

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

4. Which of the following books did Churchill NOT read during his stay in India?

5. What did Churchill's mother send him while he was in India?

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