1.3 Quiz

1.3  Winston Churchill Quiz

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best identifies the purpose of this speech?

• A.To convince thee British people need to resist invasion by its European allies

• B.To convince the United States to enter the war

• C. To show the devastation caused by Nazi Germany

• D.To motivate the British people to rally against Nazi Germany

Multiple Choice

How does Churchill develop the message of the speech?

• A.The paragraph focuses on how Britain has overcome many past challenges.

• B.The paragraph builds upon the authority of the Queen and Parliament to act.

• C.The paragraph demonstrates the determination of the entire country to defeat Nazi Germany.

• D.Society cannot withstand another attempt by European tyrants to invade their country.

Multiple Choice

Which conclusion does the following excerpt support?

“even if, which I do not for a moment believe, this Island or a large part of it were subjugated and starving, then our Empire beyond the seas, armed and guarded by the British Fleet, would carry on the struggle, until, in God’s good time, the New World, with all its power and might, steps forth to the rescue and the liberation of the old.”

• A.The British people can survive an invasion as they have survived other wars.

• B.Churchill expects to be invaded by Nazi Germany despite Britain’s resilience.

• C.Britain does not need to fear as they have a mighty nation on its side.

• D.Only “God” can save Britain from continental invaders.

Multiple Choice

PART A: Which of the following phrases best describes Churchill’s view of Britain’s allies?

• A.If Britain needs them, their Allies will come to their rescue.

• B.The nation is united by its will to fight against any and all invaders.

• C.Britain shares the resolve of its allies and will unite to fight to the end.

• D.Tragedy cannot be avoided, and should tragedy come to Britain he will call on his allies.

Multiple Choice

PART B: What phrase from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• A.“linked together in their cause and in their need, will defend to the death their native soil, aiding each other”

• B.“the New World, with all its power and might, steps forth to the rescue and the liberation of the old”

• C.“we shall prove ourselves once again able to defend our Island home, to ride out the storm of war, and to outlive the menace of tyranny”

• D.“That is the resolve of His Majesty’s Government-every man of them. That is the will of Parliament and the nation.”

Multiple Choice

How does the following line of rhetoric advance Churchill’s purpose?

“we shall defend our Island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender”

• A.It creates a sense of unity and momentum for his claim

• B.It establishes a logical appeal and creates a sense of unity

• C.It establishes an appeal to emotion and refutes the idea of invasion

• D.It establishes his credibility and creates an emotional response