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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 did Churchill display that electrifies Keegan?
(a) Military mind.
(b) The energy of the British people.
(c) Severe mental illness.
(d) The depression of the British people.

2. What was Churchill's primary task while serving in India?
(a) Patrol for insurgents.
(b) Plan war strategies.
(c) Dig fox holes.
(d) Recruit reinforcements.

3. 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) A gold bonus.
(d) Better trained soldiers.

4. What kind of child was Churchill?
(a) Shy.
(b) Mischievous.
(c) Energetic.
(d) Sickly.

5. What did Churchill's mother send him while he was in India?
(a) Boxes of cigars.
(b) Crates of books.
(c) Unsupportive letters.
(d) A monthly stipend.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Churchill's mother was a:

3. Churchill was a leader of which political party?

4. What drew Churchill to his wife?

5. What army had the British regiment reforms of 1870-1880 been modeled after?

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