Spitsbergen Inhabitants Evacuated To Britain

Spitsbergen Inhabitants Evacuated To Britain

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During WWII, many Norwegians fled to Britain to escape the German invasion. In England, the men joined the army of free Norwegians, while women and children faced a bittersweet farewell to the island that had been their refuge. With the last group of civilians safely evacuated to the British fleet, the main military operations began.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did many Norwegians flee to Britain?

To join the British army

To escape the German invasion

To find better job opportunities

To reunite with family

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the role of Norwegian men in England?

They worked in factories

They became teachers

They joined the growing army of free Norwegians

They became farmers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the emotional experience for Norwegian women and children?

Excitement for a new life

A strange farewell to the island

Fear of the unknown

Joy of returning home

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the last boatload of civilians?

They were sent back to Norway

They stayed on the island

They were captured by the Germans

They were safely taken to the offshore British fleet

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What marked the beginning of the raids?

The signing of a peace treaty

The end of the war

The evacuation of civilians

The arrival of more soldiers