Blitz

Approximately how many homes were destroyed in Britain by enemy bombs?

• 1,000,000

• 2,000,000

• 3,000,000

• 4,000,000

What percentage of the destroyed homes were in London?

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

• 60%

How many Londoners were bombed out of their homes between September 1940 and May 1941?

• 1,000,000

• 1,200,000

• 1,400,000

• 1,600,000

One of the main challenges in repairing buildings during the war was:

• Lack of materials

• Many craftsmen had joined the Armed Services

• Weather conditions

• High costs

What type of temporary dwellings began to spring up in bomb-damaged areas?

• Tents

• Huts

• Apartments

• Cabins

Which area in London was mentioned as still having families living in pre-fabricated bungalows after the war?

• West End

• North End

• East End

• South End

Which city was NOT listed as a main target for air raids outside London?

• Liverpool

• Birmingham

• Oxford

• Glasgow

How many civilians were killed during the bombings?

• 50,000

• 60,000

• 70,000

• 80,000

How many civilians were seriously injured during the bombings?

• 77,000

• 87,000

• 97,000

• 107,000

What was the effect of the intense bombing on the resolve of ordinary people?

• It weakened their resolve

• It had no effect

• It strengthened their resolve

• It caused panic