QUIZES AND PUZZLES

WORLD WAR II QUIZ

World War II — What, When, Who?

1. When did World War II start?
a. 1937
b. 1938
c. 1939
d. 1940

2. Who was the British prime minister when war broke out?
a. Neville Chamberlain
b. Winston Churchill
c. Tony Blair
d. George Bush

3. The German leader was called Hitler, but what was his first name?
a. Andrew
b. Anthony
c. Adam
d. Adolf

4. Britain's allies in the war included France, Russia and which of the following other countries:
a. America
b. Germany
c. Brazil
d. Italy

5. Which of these airplanes fought against the Germans in the battle in the skies over England, which came to be called the Battle of Britain?
a. Jumbo Jets
b. Spitfires
c. Tornados
d. Bi-planes

6. The sign of Hitler's party, the Nazi party, was called a:
a. Kebab
b. Swahili
c. Sahara
d. Swastika

7. What were the night-time bombing raids on Britain called?
a. Blitz
b. Fritz
c. Zits
d. Ritz

8. What was the nickname for the local defence volunteers who patrolled their town during the war?
a. Boys’ Patrol
b. Mum’s Army
c. Dad’s Army
d. Lad’s Army

9. Which place in the pacific was bombed in 1941?
a. Diamond Docks
b. Pearl Harbour
c. Silver Jetty
d. Ruby Port

10. How did Hitler die?
a. He shot himself
b. He was bombed
c. He fell out of a window
d. He was killed in battle

11. When did World War II end?
a. 1943
b. 1944
c. 1945
d. 1946

12. Who was the King of Britain when World War II ended?
a. Henry VIII
b. George V
c. Albert VI
d. Edward VIII