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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Five, The Center of Events, 1910-1915.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What disease took the life of Churchill's father?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) Heart attack.
(d) Syphilis.

2. British regiments would not look at what group as fighting equals?
(a) British Lower-class.
(b) African-American troops.
(c) American troops.
(d) Indian troops.

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

4. What paper did Churchill's mother get him hired on to?
(a) Daily Telegraph
(b) Herald.
(c) Weekly Reader.
(d) Chronicle.

5. What famous Churchill line did the author first hear?
(a) "A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on. "
(b) "Conquer we must; conquer we shall."
(c) "Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men. "
(d) "Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names. "

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Keegan go to study?

2. When did Churchill return to the Conservative party?

3. Churchill's mother was a:

4. What act made Churchill one of the best known young men in Britain?

5. What was the most memorable episode during Churchill's time at the Home Office?

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