Winston Churchill: Early and Journalist Years (Birth – Age 29)

1. Why didn't Winston get along with others in school?

   He was short and always studying mathGood try, but not right. Select another answer. He hated school, was very stubborn, and liked to argueCorrect answer. You know about Churchill. He always carried a picture of his nanny with himSorry, not correct. Try another button.

2. What did Churchill do for the newspapers?

   He sold newspapers at school and at military postsSorry, not correct. Try another button. He sold them excerpts of his booksOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. He wrote reports on military campaignsThat's correct. Good job!

3. What brought Churchill into the public eye?

   He was captured in the Boer war and then escaped prisonCorrect answer. You know about Churchill. He was chased by schoolmates, who threw things at himGood try, but not right. Select another answer. He ran for Parliament but lost the electionOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again.

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