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

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) ....that all is well."
(d) ....how bad things are."

3. Where did Churchill attend military school?
(a) Sandhurst.
(b) Waterloo.
(c) Aldershot.
(d) Eton.

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

5. How did Churchill get into good schools?
(a) Through his elite background.
(b) Through bribery.
(c) Through scholarship.
(d) Through luck.

Short Answer Questions

1. After learning of an outbreak of fighting in Northwest India, whom did Churchill telegraph to ask to join his military expedition?

2. What was Churchill's primary task while serving in India?

3. What sport did Churchill enjoy playing immensely?

4. What did Churchill usually have in his hand?

5. Churchill's common dress was:

(see the answer key)

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