The Attempted Assassination of Mussolini by Violet Gibson

What was the immediate reaction of the crowd after Mussolini was shot by Violet Gibson?

• They cheered for Mussolini.

• They attempted to lynch Gibson.

• They remained silent in shock.

• They fled the scene in panic.

What was Violet Gibson's familial background?

• She was a Russian noblewoman.

• She was a French revolutionary.

• She was an Anglo-Irish aristocrat.

• She was a commoner from Italy.

How did the media initially portray Violet Gibson after the assassination attempt?

• As a skilled assassin.

• As a national hero.

• As a confused eccentric.

• As a political activist.

What was the outcome of the legal proceedings against Violet Gibson in Italy?

• She was executed.

• She was pardoned and sent back to England.

• She was sentenced to life imprisonment.

• She was acquitted of all charges.

What was one of the potential historical impacts if Violet Gibson had succeeded in assassinating Mussolini?

• It would have made Mussolini a martyr.

• It would have ended fascism in Italy immediately.

• It might have prevented the rise of Hitler in Germany.

• It would have led to a world war sooner.