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

2. Churchill was committed to what idea?
(a) European trade.
(b) Tarriff taxes.
(c) Trading within country only.
(d) Free trade.

3. Which child was of sweet nature and high intelligence?
(a) Randolf
(b) Diana
(c) Sara.
(d) Mary.

4. What had Churchill been sparked to do during his time in the military?
(a) Remake his political life.
(b) Fight for equality.
(c) Write about military strategies.
(d) Retire and move to the country.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Churchill was involved with the Malakand Field Force, fighting which group?

2. Which appointment brought Churchill to the forefront of Britain's involvement in Europe's growing military confrontation?

3. What is a Dreadnought?

4. Where did Churchill attend military school?

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

(see the answer key)

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