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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) Control of Aisne River.
(b) Overturn of Socialism.
(c) Overturn of Nazism.
(d) Suez Canal control.

2. What was the first paper Churchill ever sign on to work for?
(a) Bugle.
(b) Floyd County Times.
(c) Pioneer.
(d) Britain's Post.

3. Churchill's common dress was:
(a) Crisp khaki air force uniform.
(b) Wool top coat and felt hat.
(c) Shapeless siren suit and stovepipe hat.
(d) Full cut trousers and hand-painted ties.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was important to Churchill's entrance into military armed services?

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

3. Churchill was taken on the expedition to Northwest India occupying what position?

4. Churchill had an unsurpassed skill for what?

5. What did Churchill usually have in his hand?

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