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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Four, Parliament, 1900-1910.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the riskiest move a British Parliamentarian can make?
(a) Freelancing the bill.
(b) Bidding for re-election.
(c) Crossing the floor.
(d) Voting against his party.

2. What was Churchill's relationship with his father?
(a) One of admiration.
(b) He had no relationship with his father.
(c) Heavily relying on each other.
(d) One of disapproval.

3. According to Keegan, Churchill's Dukedom lineage was for years held by what kind of men?
(a) Dishonerable and treacherous men.
(b) Upstanding and intellectual men.
(c) Serious and stern men.
(d) Carefree and flighty men.

4. Which of the following books did Churchill NOT read during his stay in India?
(a) Plato.
(b) Gibbons.
(c) Macaulay.
(d) Aristotle.

5. Which child later became Churchill's official biographer?
(a) Sara.
(b) Winston Jr.
(c) Randolph.
(d) Mary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color was Churchill's horse?

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

3. What did Churchill display that electrifies Keegan?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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