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

2. Where did Keegan go to study?
(a) London.
(b) New York.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) Paris.

3. The particular regiment that Churchill was a member of enjoyed what social benefits?
(a) Large financial gains.
(b) No parliamentary taxes and secret privileges.
(c) World recognition.
(d) Locally esteemed and emotionally secure.

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

5. During the Malakand Expedition, British troops held firm. Which group ran in the face of danger?
(a) Jain.
(b) Russian.
(c) Sepoys
(d) Sikh.

Short Answer Questions

1. What paper did Churchill's mother get him hired on to?

2. What famous Churchill line did the author first hear?

3. Churchill's life was almost devoid of:

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

5. What did Churchill insist on having when his Colonel ordered him to "Summon the Buffs"?

(see the answer key)

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