Statistics for Charles de Gaulle Quiz

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Question	Answer	% Correct
What was de Gaulle's profession before entering politics?	General	100%
What relationship did he have with the French Resistance?	He was its leader	96%
Which colony was released into independence in 1962, after a bloody war?	Algeria	93%
What kind of location was named in honor of Charles de Gaulle?	An Airport	89%
What did France acquire under de Gaulle's presidency?	Nuclear Weapons	89%
Which critical event took place in May 1968?	Student protests	82%
For many years, de Gaulle served as a ghostwriter for and was mentored by this controversial figure.	Philippe Pétain	75%
Who or what is said to have softened tough guy de Gaulle's heart?	His daughter, who had Down Syndrome	71%
What did de Gaulle lead from 1958 on?	the Fifth Republic	71%
With which foreign country did he establish a lasting friendship in 1963?	(West) Germany	68%
Which French president was NOT a member of a "Gaullist" party?	François Mitterrand	64%
Which thriller novel was inspired by the various assassination attempts directed at de Gaulle?	The Day of the Jackal	50%