Test on Early WWII: Dunkirk and Appeasement Policy
Early WWII: Dunkirk and Appeasement Policy
Test: World War II — Dunkirk evacuation
20 questions
Question 1: Heavy casualties occurred during the Dunkirk evacuation.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state, "But, despite heavy [[casualties]], when it fi nished eight days later, ships of the Royal Navy and merchant marine, aided by an armada of small craft manned mainly by [[volunteers]], had rescued over 338,000 troops..."
Question 2: Over 338,000 troops were rescued by ships of the Royal Navy, merchant marine, and small craft aided by volunteers during the Dunkirk evacuation.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state, 'But, despite heavy casualties, when it fi nished eight days later, ships of the Royal Navy and merchant marine, aided by an armada of small craft manned mainly by volunteers, had rescued over 338,000 troops, the whole of BEF at Dunkirk, and 139,000 French soldiers.'
Question 3: The German Luftwaffe did not attack soldiers during the Dunkirk evacuation.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state that 'the German Luftwaffe attacks soldiers' during the Dunkirk evacuation, meaning they did indeed attack soldiers.
Question 4: Only 7,669 troops were evacuated during Operation Dynamo.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state that on May 27, 1940, only 7,669 troops were evacuated due to shallow waters and Luftwaffe attacks. However, it later specifies that when the evacuation finished eight days later, over 338,000 troops and 139,000 French soldiers were rescued during Operation Dynamo.
Question 5: The Dunkirk evacuation, involving the Royal Navy and merchant marine, was expected to rescue over 300,000 troops when it began.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: At the start of the evacuation on 26 May, it was thought 45,000 might be saved, not over 300,000.