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

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

3. What did Keegan first find fascinating about Churchill?
(a) Churchill's wartime speeches.
(b) Churchill's educational pursuits.
(c) Churchill's accent.
(d) Churchill's marriage.

4. What did Churchill choose to promote and protect rather than increase Army corps to compete with France and Germany?
(a) Industrial/commercial strength.
(b) Royal Navy & industrial/commercial strength.
(c) Royal Navy.
(d) Private military corps.

5. What army had the British regiment reforms of 1870-1880 been modeled after?
(a) German Army.
(b) Russian Army.
(c) French Army.
(d) United States Army.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Churchill win his soldiers' respect and affection?

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

3. British regiments would not look at what group as fighting equals?

4. What were Ark Royal and Iron Duke?

5. Which child was of sweet nature and high intelligence?

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