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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Seven: One Year to the Day to Epilogue: As Time Went By.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the first six days of January, how much snow accumulated in Birmingham?
(a) 13 inches.
(b) 11 inches.
(c) 8 inches.
(d) 15 inches.

2. How many weeks was Hopkins' visit to England?
(a) 2.
(b) Over 4.
(c) Almost 3.
(d) 5.

3. During World War I, when were the first bombs dropped from German zeppelins over England and Scotland?
(a) March 3, 1915.
(b) February 12, 1915.
(c) April 9, 1915.
(d) January 19, 1915.

4. Between September 7, 1940 and May 11, 1941, how many London citizens were killed?
(a) About 30,000.
(b) Nearly 29,000.
(c) 31,912.
(d) 28,556.

5. When was Chamberlain's funeral held?
(a) November 16.
(b) November 14.
(c) November 13.
(d) November 15.

Short Answer Questions

1. In December how many planes could the Air Minsitry not account for out of 8,500?

2. By what time on August 13 did the RAF have more than 100 fighters airborne?

3. When did Roosevelt return to Washington after a trip on the Tuscaloosa?

4. When did Churchil refer to London as Hitler's primary target in a speech to the House of Commons?

5. Who is America's ambassador to Britain in 1940?

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