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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who changed Churchill's mind during the Irish Rebellion?
(a) Michael Collins
(b) Franklin Chizmadia.
(c) Benjamin Franklin.
(d) Daniel Murphy.

3. What was daughter, Mary Soams, description of her mother's nature?
(a) Strict but loving.
(b) Submissive.
(c) Shy but passionate.
(d) Melancholy.

4. Churchill saw Britain as the incarnation of it's own:
(a) History.
(b) Karma.
(c) People.
(d) Bad deeds.

5. In the century since Trafalgar, who had been the unchallenged Mistress of the Seas?
(a) The Deutsche Marine.
(b) The United States Navy.
(c) La Royale.
(d) The Royal Navy.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Churchill return to the Conservative party?

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

3. Which house defeated the budget introduced by David Lloyd George?

4. Whom did Churchill marry?

5. What is a Dreadnought?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of student was Churchill?

2. How did Churchill end up leading the 21st Lancers?

3. Whom did Churchill marry and why?

4. While in the Army in India, what was Churchill's focus and passion?

5. What country challenged Britain for dominance on the high seas?

6. What first caught John Keegan's attention about Churchill?

7. During the time of increased German and American economic power, what did Churchill support, despite it becoming less popular with his party?

8. What event hurt Churchill politically and forced his retirement?

9. What did Churchill learn from his Army experience?

10. What was the political climate when the author was a young adult in Britain?

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