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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. British regiments would not look at what group as fighting equals?
(a) British Lower-class.
(b) African-American troops.
(c) Indian troops.
(d) American troops.

2. In a speech in June 1941, Churchill said, "The British are the only people who like to be told....
(a) ...whom their enemies are."
(b) ...that they will win."
(c) ....how bad things are."
(d) ....that all is well."

3. Who was important to Churchill's entrance into military armed services?
(a) General John J. Pershing.
(b) General Robert E Lee.
(c) Captain James Cook.
(d) Captain Walter James.

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

5. What was the first war Churchill was involved in as a soldier?
(a) World War II.
(b) Cuban War of Independence.
(c) Mexican/Spanish War.
(d) World War I.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Churchill left Cuba a full member of:

3. What kind of child was Churchill?

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

5. Churchill's life was almost devoid of:

(see the answer key)

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