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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 seemed the touchstone of last-gasp Churchillianism?
(a) Overturn of Nazism.
(b) Control of Aisne River.
(c) Suez Canal control.
(d) Overturn of Socialism.

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

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

4. Churchill's life was almost devoid of:
(a) Purpose.
(b) Critics.
(c) Direction.
(d) Friends.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the author, John Keegan, grow up?

2. Churchill left Cuba a full member of:

3. What was the first war Churchill was involved in as a soldier?

4. What did Churchill display that electrifies Keegan?

5. What did Keegan first find fascinating about Churchill?

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