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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Nine, The Big Three, 1941-1945.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Britain hesitate to spend money on defense in the 1930s?
(a) Fear of retalliation from Italy.
(b) Fear of antagonizing Hitler.
(c) Fear of upsetting economic progress.
(d) Fear of calling attention to themselves.

3. Churchill had an unsurpassed skill for what?
(a) Religious Doctrine.
(b) Track and Field.
(c) English history and English composition.
(d) Mathematics and Statistics.

4. Which house defeated the budget introduced by David Lloyd George?
(a) House of Accounting.
(b) House of Planning.
(c) House of Lords.
(d) House of Commons.

5. What was the most memorable episode during Churchill's time at the Home Office?
(a) Georgetown fire.
(b) Jack the Ripper.
(c) Tonypandy.
(d) Peter the Painter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which child was of sweet nature and high intelligence?

2. What does IRA stand for?

3. In a speech in June 1941, Churchill said, "The British are the only people who like to be told....

4. What was the "Battle of Britain"?

5. What was the first paper Churchill ever sign on to work for?

(see the answer key)

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