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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eight, A Prime Minister Alone, 1940-1941.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How did Churchill win his soldiers' respect and affection?
(a) Through his motivational speeches.
(b) Through his aggressive tactics.
(c) Through his displays of total indifference to danger.
(d) Through his humor.

3. What was the theme of British foreign policy from before Churchill's birth until his early maturity?
(a) Splendid Isolation.
(b) Inclusion.
(c) Collaboration.
(d) Europe domination.

4. What had Churchill been sparked to do during his time in the military?
(a) Fight for equality.
(b) Write about military strategies.
(c) Retire and move to the country.
(d) Remake his political life.

5. What was France supposed to do under Vichy?
(a) Defend Germany at all costs.
(b) Show no resistance to Germany at all.
(c) Create armaments for Germany.
(d) Attack Germany at all costs.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Churchill left Cuba a full member of:

3. How many baths did Churchill take a day?

4. Which of the following books did Churchill NOT read during his stay in India?

5. What was Churchill's battalion nicknamed while he was commanding the 6th Royal Scots Fusiliers?

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