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1

How many tons of food was Britain importing in 1940?

67
34
55

2

What were people issued with so they didn't get too much food?

More food
Gas mask
Ration book

3

Which countries were children evacuated to abroad?

Mars and Jupiter
Australia and New Zealand
USA and Canada

4

Why did people sleep in the underground?

So the didn't drown
To shelter themselves from the bombs
To make sure they ate properly

5

What were the children gas masks called?

Coyote and Roadrunner
Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck
Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck

6

Who went round warning people about gas?

Air raid wardens
Policemen
Firemen

7

What did people put in there living room to shield the light?

Animals
Plants
Curtains

8

What were put on top of cars so the Germans couldn't see the light below?

Torches
Bonnets
Lampshades

9

How many gas masks were issued?

38 million
3 thousand
24 million

10

What were the names of the 2 shelters?

Anderson and Morrison
Hopkins and Whitbread
Overton and Parkinson

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