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

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

3. What prevents Lord Randolph Churchill from political office?
(a) His familial lineage.
(b) His wife.
(c) Poor education.
(d) Bad political alliances.

4. What did Keegan do to pass the time while studying abroad?
(a) Reads in the library.
(b) Listens to records.
(c) Interviews political icons.
(d) Volunteers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Churchill usually have in his hand?

2. How did Churchill get into good schools?

3. What was Churchill's relationship with his father?

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

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

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