The Last Lion: Winston Churchill

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1. In which building was Churchill born? Windsor Castle Royal Hospital Holyroodhouse Blenheim Palace

2. Churchill's father, Lord Randolph, was English. In which country was Churchill's mother born? Scotland England USA Ireland

3. How many of the four Great Offices of State did Churchill hold during his life? 1 3 2 4

4. To what political party or parties did Churchill belong? Labour Conservative Conservative and Liberal Liberal

5. To which World War Two leader was Churchill related? Charles DeGaulle Adolf Hitler Josef Stalin Franklin Roosevelt

6. From 1929 to 1939, Churchill was effectively out of politics. What expression did he use to describe these years? A Solitary Man His "retirement" The Wilderness Years Life as an Exile

7. Churchill was notable for accomplishing something no other Prime Minister had ever done. What was it? Fight in a war. Be elected Prime Minister more than once. Win a Nobel Prize. Change parties while Prime Minister.

8. Amongst his many honors, Churchill was named an Honorary Citizen of the United States by an Act of Congress. Churchill was the second person so named. Who was the first? Alexis de Tocqueville Lafayette George Washington Queen Victoria

9. Since his father died young, Churchill thought he would as well. How old was Churchill when he died? 77 88 93 90

10. When Churchill asked Lady Astor what disguise he should wear to a costume ball, what was her reply? Why don't you come sober? Himself John Bull Guy Fawkes