Éire and World War II Quiz

What was the official name of Ireland during World War II?

• Republic of Ireland

• Irish Free State

• Ireland

• Éire

Who was the leader of Ireland during World War II?

• Winston Churchill

• John A. Costello

• Eamon de Valera

• Michael Collins

What was Ireland's stance during World War II?

• Axis

• Neutral

• Non-Aligned

• Allied

Which ports were returned to Ireland by Britain in 1939?

• Dublin, Cork, Galway

• Lough Swilly, Berehaven, Cobh

• Shannon, Waterford, Wexford

• Belfast, Derry, Limerick

How many Irishmen joined the Allied armies during World War II?

• 10,000

• 40,000

• 20,000

• 60,000

What action did de Valera take against the IRA during World War II?

• Interned them without trial

• Joined them

• Ignored them

• Supported them

What was one criticism of de Valera's actions during World War II?

• He invaded Northern Ireland

• He offered condolences on Hitler's death

• He declared war on Britain

• He joined the Axis

What did de Valera allow the RAF to do in Ireland during the latter part of World War II?

• Build airbases

• Erect radar posts

• Use Irish airspace

• Recruit Irish soldiers

What was the response of the Irish Fire Service during the Belfast blitz?

• They ignored it

• They protested

• They evacuated

• They assisted

What was the main reason for Ireland's neutrality during World War II?

• Historical animosity towards Britain

• Economic reasons

• Fear of invasion

• Support for the Axis