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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. From where did Goring and two senior Luftwaffe officers watch the start of the Luftwaffe's attack on London?

2. How many died in the British attack on Berlin on August 25?

3. In early September, how long did Goring tell Goebbels that the war would go before ending?

4. During the second raid on Berlin, how many died and were wounded?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In May of 1940, how did Americans feel about going to war with Germany?

2. Why did Goring have to call off his big attack on Eagle Day?

3. Why did Beaverbrook think he was not qualified to run the Ministry of Aircraft Production?

4. What happened to the bits of metal that filled the skies in August?

5. How was Churchill able to sleep?

6. What happened to the Lancastria?

7. What did Goebbels think woud happen after the French signed an armistice with Hiter on June 22?

8. What shape were the U.S. destroyers in that were sent to Britain?

9. How successful was the evacuation of British soldiers from Dunkirk in June?

10. On August 15, what happened when a Luftwaffe commander approached England's northeast coast?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the Note to Readers Larson discusses how he came to write the book. Why did Larson write The Splendid and the Vile? What did he wish to accomplish with the book?

Essay Topic 2

The wealthy and the important had luxurious shelters during bomb attacks. The working poor suffered with dirty and uncomfortable shelters. What was the difference between how the rich and the poor spent the time during air raids? Why were the rich or important privileged? How did privilege help ensure safety and comfort?

Essay Topic 3

Lindemann served as Churchill’s personal scientific advisor. How did Lindemann’s enemies portray him? What was Lindemann like in private? How was Lindemann a different man in public and in private?

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