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Quiz about The Failures of Winston Churchill

The Failures of Winston Churchill Quiz

Winston Churchill did not consult focus groups or polls. He often did not even consult leaders of his party. But many of these actions show a foresight and purpose that is beyond the vision of others. They show the values and integrity of a statesman.

A multiple-choice quiz by PALSC. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
PALSC

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
329,684

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. A poor student in public school, Churchill did not attend Oxford or Eton, where his father had gone to school. After attending Harrow, his father decided that Churchill should go into the military. What school did Churchill finally attend after failing the admission test twice and requiring special tutoring to pass? Hint

Royal Air Force College Cranwell

Royal Military College at Sandhurst

West Point at Annapolis

Britannia Royal Naval College, HMS Dartmouth

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Question 2 of 10

2. After college, Churchill was commissioned into the Fourth Hussars, a famous military regiment. He was transferred to British India and served in the Malakand Campaign against Afghan tribesman in 1897. He then served in the battle of Omdurman against Sudanese tribesmen in 1898. Which statement is not accurate about Churchill's military service during this time? Hint

Furthered his military career by giving positive and heroic details of the battles waged by his units and military commanders.

Served as a war correspondent for several British newspapers while in active service, to supplement his income and bring him to the attention of the homeland.

Volunteered to serve in active campaigns that would provide battle experience, using family and social connections to secure those postings.

Wrote a several books about the campaigns, well regarded and best selling books that brought him a considerable income.

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Question 3 of 10

3. Winston Churchill was elected to Parliament in 1900 as a Conservative. In 1905, he left the Conservatives to become a Liberal. He supported free trade, while the Conservatives were seeking high tariffs. In 1924, Churchill again crossed the floor to return to the Conservative Party. How did Churchill explain this turnaround? Hint

Detailed the issues and outlined his agreement with the Conservative platform.

Churchill commented; "anyone can rat, but it takes a certain ingenuity to re-rat."

Ignored any comments.

Denounced the Liberal party and its members.

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1914, as First Lord of the Admiralty, Churchill went to Antwerp, which was rumoured to be ready to surrender to the Germans. He called for reinforcements to hold Antwerp. As a result, what happened? Hint

Antwerp was held and Germany was stopped.

Belgium joined Germany.

Germany passed Antwerp up, losing time and troops.

Antwerp fell 1 week later, And 2,500 troops were lost.

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1914, while First Lord of the Admiralty, Churchill proposed a campaign to open another front in the war, that would force attention away from the trench warfare that was killing so many soldiers. Where was this campaign?
Hint

North Africa

Dardanelles

Spain

Antwerp

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Question 6 of 10

6. After resigning as First Lord of the Admiralty, Churchill asked for a military field command. He was given the position of lieutenant colonel in the Royal Scots Fusiliers. What role did he have the rest of the war? Hint

Managed the provision of supplies and ordinance to the armies in the war.

Served beside his men on the Western Front, 1916.

Trained troops for battle.

Staff position to the commanders.

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Question 7 of 10

7. During World War I, Churchill championed the development of a new weapon of war that was to be instrumental in fighting trench warfare. What was this weapon? Hint

Armored tank

Mustard Gas

Machine gun

The Zeppelin

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Question 8 of 10

8. After World War I ended Churchill served in several cabinet posts. In 1924, Churchill rejoined the Conservative Party and became the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Which of the following did Churchill regard as the "biggest mistake" of his life? Hint

Returned the currency exchange rate to the Gold Standard.

Opposed German aggression.

Opposed the independence of India and Gandhi's peaceful revolution.

Gave his support to King Edward VIII to marry Ms. Wallis Simpson.

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Question 9 of 10

9. Churchill advocated diplomatic positions that were not supported by his party or by the public. Which of the following did NOT reflect Churchill's position? Hint

Advocated a Jewish homeland.

Proposed a United States of Europe

Opposed peace at any price and concessions to Hitler.

Supported the Bolshevik Revolution and remained a friend to Russia.

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Question 10 of 10

10. At the end of the World War 2, the Labour Party withdrew from Churchill's coalition government. England had not had an election in 10 years, as Winston Churchill worked with a coalition of political parties to lead England during the war. He called for an election and his party lost the election. He went to the King to resign. The King offered to make Winston Churchill a knight in recognition of his leadership during WW2. What was the result? Hint

Declined the King's offer, he had just been given the "order of the boot" by the British people.

Accepted eloquently.

Named Lord of London.

Was not offered knighthood by the King.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Royal Military College at Sandhurst

Churchill finally found courses to his interest and ranked 8 of 150 in his class on graduation.

Answer: Furthered his military career by giving positive and heroic details of the battles waged by his units and military commanders.

Churchill served in India while receiving pay as a newspaper correspondent. He volunteered for the Afghan campaign, writing a bestselling book that included criticism of the campaign. In addition, the two volume book he wrote about the Sudan criticized the actions of his commander, General Herbert Kitchener.

Answer: Churchill commented; "anyone can rat, but it takes a certain ingenuity to re-rat."

Conservatives considered Churchill a political opportunist and he never was fully trusted by the Liberals.

Answer: Antwerp fell 1 week later, And 2,500 troops were lost.

Antwerp fell after a week, and Churchill was blamed for squandering resources. However, the delay allowed the transfer of more troops to reinforce Calais and Dunkirk.

Answer: Dardanelles

The action was a disaster for diplomatic and strategic reasons. Churchill was forced to resign. In 1917, he was cleared of any blame in the Dardanelles disaster.

Answer: Served beside his men on the Western Front, 1916.

Churchill was not welcomed into the army after the incident at the Dardanelles. After serving, Churchill's men said there was no better loved commander on the Western Front.

7. During World War I, Churchill championed the development of a new weapon of war that was to be instrumental in fighting trench warfare. What was this weapon?

Answer: Armored tank

Churchill was head of the Land-ships Committee responsible for the development of the First Tank Corps. After he left the Admiralty, a poorly designed field trial was made of the tank and it was dropped. Churchill was blamed for misappropriation of funds.

He was reappointed First Lord of the Admiralty on the day Britain declared war on Germany in WW2. The Navy sent word to the ships at sea, "Winston is Back!" The tank became a major weapon in WW2.

Answer: Returned the currency exchange rate to the Gold Standard.

The support of King Edward hurt Churchill with his party's leadership and with the English people. But returning Britain to the Gold Standard increased the severity of the worldwide depression inside England.

9. Churchill advocated diplomatic positions that were not supported by his party or by the public. Which of the following did NOT reflect Churchill's position?

Answer: Supported the Bolshevik Revolution and remained a friend to Russia.

Churchill opposed Communism from the earliest days of the Bolshevik Revolution. He supported British intervention in the Revolution and armed the Poles to fight against Russia. He coined the term, "Iron Curtain" and tried to limit the Russian control of Eastern Europe.

Answer: Declined the King's offer, he had just been given the "order of the boot" by the British people.

Churchill refused the King's offer because of his party's defeat. There was discussion of making him "Lord of London", but his son did not want to inherit the title. In 1953, while again serving as prime minister, Churchill was made a knight of the Order of the Garter by Queen Elizabeth II.

Source: Author PALSC

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