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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Tory Party draws much of its support from where?

2. What is Winston pelted with at a rally in Ulster?

3. What does Winston do to earn extra money?

4. Why is Winston familiar with the terminology and protocol of Parliament?

5. After his return to England, Winston and his Fourth Hussars prepare to go where?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Winston prepare for during his first time in Parliament? How does he do this? Is he successful?

2. How does Winston fill his leisure time in India?

3. How many women does Winston propose to? Who does he end up marrying? Why do some people think Winston did not feel comfortable with women?

4. What does Asquith tell Churchill that results in depression for Churchill? Why does this happen?

5. How does Winston obtain extra money? What does he do in the time before leaving for India?

6. Why does Winston believe that Antwerp must be held? What does he do to try to prevent the Germans from taking the city? What is the outcome?

7. What position does Campbell-Bannerman offer Winston? What does he do in this position?

8. After King Edward dies suddenly, what position does Winston gain? What does he do in this position?

9. What is the relationship between India and England?

10. What does Winston do after reaching Bombay and Bombare? What does he think of Bombay?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What event or person do you think had the greatest effect on Winston Churchill? Why? Give specific examples from the book to back up your answer and show how this event or person influenced him.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Randolph's government service. What positions did he hold? Was Randolph a success in the government or not? What decisions did he influence during his time in the government?

Essay Topic 3

Why did Winston Churchill receive criticism for the attack on the Dardanelles? What role did he play in this attack? Do you think the criticism was founded or unfounded? Why? What did the commission find in its examination of the situation?

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