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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Seven, The Coming of War, 1933-1940.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What prevents Lord Randolph Churchill from political office?
(a) His wife.
(b) Bad political alliances.
(c) Poor education.
(d) His familial lineage.

2. What is a Panzer?
(a) Tank.
(b) U-boat.
(c) Airplane.
(d) German army drop-out.

3. What did Keegan do to pass the time while studying abroad?
(a) Interviews political icons.
(b) Reads in the library.
(c) Volunteers.
(d) Listens to records.

4. Churchill's mother was a:
(a) Rich American heiress.
(b) Nurse to wounded soldiers.
(c) Poor British waif.
(d) Strong influence for good in Churchill's life.

5. How old was Churchill when he married?
(a) Thirty-nine.
(b) Twenty-two.
(c) Fifty-six.
(d) Thirty-four.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the theme of British foreign policy from before Churchill's birth until his early maturity?

2. What fuel did the Queen Elizabeth class of fast battleships run on?

3. During the authors' generation, which party was creating a social revolution?

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

5. Whom did Hitler agree to divide Poland with?

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