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Make Do and Mend Trivia Quiz


"Make Do and Mend" was used as one of the slogans by the British during World War II. Here are a few questions on some of the other propaganda slogans used during that time. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by mlcmlc. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
mlcmlc
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
343,448
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1208
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Question 1 of 10
1. The first slogan posters were produced in 1939, and intended to prepare folk in case of a disaster. The first two to be produced were "Freedom Is In Peril. Defend It With All Your Might" and "Your Courage, Your Cheerfulness, Your Resolution Will Bring Us Victory". The third did not have as wide a distribution, do you know which?
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Question 2 of 10
2. One of slogans was created in 1940 and replaced the slogan "Do not discuss anything which might be of national importance. The consequence of any such indiscretion may be the loss of many lives." Do you recognize the new slogan from those listed?
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Question 3 of 10
3. When the war seemed imminent, it was believed that children, mothers of small children, and pregnant women should be evacuated. Which of these slogans was used to convince folk to send the children to safety?

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Question 4 of 10
4. There were several slogans to remind folk to recycle and not squander valuable resources such as kitchen scraps. Which one of these slogans was NOT used to remind people to recycle?

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Question 5 of 10
5. In September 1939 a blackout was instituted in Britain. Blackout material was distributed to each household and needed to be hung at doors and windows. Street lights went off. The number of accidents increased exponentially. Which slogan was used to remind folk to be more careful during blackout? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. As men were enlisted and preparing to fight, one concern was the possibility that Britain would be invaded. An appeal was made for men not already serving to volunteer for for the Local Defence Volunteers, later known as the Home Guard. Which of these slogans was used for the Home Guard? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The Women's Land Army had been formed during World War I, but was reformed in 1939. With the able-bodied men at war, women were needed to plant and harvest food, as well as care for cows, chickens and pigs. Which of these slogans were used to recruit volunteers? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. During World War I, people had seen the damage of gas warfare, and so soldiers and civilians were issued gas masks to carry with them at all times. What slogan was used as a reminder?

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Question 9 of 10
9. It was important that people stay healthy and continue to work. Which of these slogans was used to help with this effort? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In 1939 a campaign was started to encourage everyone to grow a garden of food. Which of these campaigns announced "We want not only the big man with the plough but the little man with the spade to get busy this autumn..." Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The first slogan posters were produced in 1939, and intended to prepare folk in case of a disaster. The first two to be produced were "Freedom Is In Peril. Defend It With All Your Might" and "Your Courage, Your Cheerfulness, Your Resolution Will Bring Us Victory". The third did not have as wide a distribution, do you know which?

Answer: Keep Calm and Carry On

The poster is bright red with white lettering and a white crown. Though few of these were distributed compared to the other two, in 2000, one was found in a second-hand bookstore in Alnwick, Northumberland. It became very popular and, because the copyright had expired, many copies were reprinted.
2. One of slogans was created in 1940 and replaced the slogan "Do not discuss anything which might be of national importance. The consequence of any such indiscretion may be the loss of many lives." Do you recognize the new slogan from those listed?

Answer: Careless Talk Costs Lives

Many of these were created by Kenneth Bird, under the nom de plume Fougasse. Many of the posters show two regular folk chatting and a caption reading something like "Of course, don't tell", and one or more strangers listening in. Others made for this campaign included "Zipp it", "Seductive Siren", and Pop-Eye cartoons.
3. When the war seemed imminent, it was believed that children, mothers of small children, and pregnant women should be evacuated. Which of these slogans was used to convince folk to send the children to safety?

Answer: Mothers, Send Them out of London

In the end, many children were moved out of the cities and into safer country areas, though it was made plain that this was strictly voluntary. The evacuations were done several times. Most of the first evacuees from 1939 returned in 1940 because Britain had not (yet) been bombed.

However, during the summer and autumn of 1940 many of Britain's major cities were bombed. Some of the other posters had a picture dream of Hitler whispering "DON'T do it, Mother -- Leave the Children Where They Are".

There were several posters with a boy child and a soldier in front of destruction with the caption "Leave this to us Sonny - YOU ought to be out of London".
4. There were several slogans to remind folk to recycle and not squander valuable resources such as kitchen scraps. Which one of these slogans was NOT used to remind people to recycle?

Answer: If You Waste Food, We're Screwed

There were slogans to conserve fuel such as "Is Your Journey Really Necessary?", "Walk Short Distances", or "Save Fuel for Battle". There were also slogans to remind people to salvage not only food, but clothing, paper, and metals.
5. In September 1939 a blackout was instituted in Britain. Blackout material was distributed to each household and needed to be hung at doors and windows. Street lights went off. The number of accidents increased exponentially. Which slogan was used to remind folk to be more careful during blackout?

Answer: Look out in the Blackout

Road accidents increased dramatically, and several messages were used to try to get folk to be more careful during blackout hours. Eventually low powered torches were allowed (if batteries could be found). The blackout was officially over for London with the illumination of Big Ben on April 30, 1945, after five years and one-hundred-twenty-three days.
6. As men were enlisted and preparing to fight, one concern was the possibility that Britain would be invaded. An appeal was made for men not already serving to volunteer for for the Local Defence Volunteers, later known as the Home Guard. Which of these slogans was used for the Home Guard?

Answer: Let 'em All Come

The Home Guard defended factories, ammunitions, waterways, air fields, etc. Many of these men were either too young or too old for the armed forces, but many held jobs considered vital to the country such as farm workers, teachers, railway workers. When they were disbanded in 1944 King George VI stated "History will say that your share in the greatest of all our struggles for freedom was a vitally important one."
7. The Women's Land Army had been formed during World War I, but was reformed in 1939. With the able-bodied men at war, women were needed to plant and harvest food, as well as care for cows, chickens and pigs. Which of these slogans were used to recruit volunteers?

Answer: Lend a Hand on the Land

Women were expected to adjust quickly to the environment and hard manual labor required. For these women who had been barmaids, waitresses, students, etc., a uniform was provided. They were not disbanded until 1950 and the Queen addressed them with "I have always admired their courage in responding so readily to a call which they knew must bring them ... hardship and sometimes loneliness. Now the time has come to say goodbye, because the job has been done, but the sadness which many feel should be outweighed by pride in the achievement."
8. During World War I, people had seen the damage of gas warfare, and so soldiers and civilians were issued gas masks to carry with them at all times. What slogan was used as a reminder?

Answer: Hitler Will Send No Warning

At first, these were carried everywhere by many, but as the fear of gas attack subsided many left them at home. There were Mickey Mouse masks for children. For the dog of the family there was not only a mask, but a gas-proof kennel. An Air-Raid Precautions (ARP) broadcast provided this advice for the cats "Don't worry about your cats. They can look after themselves. Your cat will probably meet you when you get into the shelter!"
9. It was important that people stay healthy and continue to work. Which of these slogans was used to help with this effort?

Answer: Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases

The rest of the slogan urges folk to "trap the germs in your handkerchief - Help to Keep the Nation Fighting Fit". Part of the propaganda was to insist that not using a handkerchief was a "rude and disgusting habit". Celebrities and film stars were also used to make the point including a film documentary named "The Nose Has It!"
10. In 1939 a campaign was started to encourage everyone to grow a garden of food. Which of these campaigns announced "We want not only the big man with the plough but the little man with the spade to get busy this autumn..."

Answer: Dig for Victory

Formal gardens, parks, and lawns were dug to plant vegetables such as potatoes, cabbages, carrots and beans. Estimates say that allotments grew from 815,000 in 1939 to 1,400,000 by 1943.
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