What nickname did the Gestapo give Nancy Wake for her evasion and resistance?

• A. The Red Lion
• B. The White Mouse
• C. The Black Cat
• D. The Silver Fox

Answer: (B)

This question tests how enemies described someone who could slip away and keep resisting despite heavy pursuit. Nancy Wake earned the Gestapo’s nickname “The White Mouse” because she was extraordinarily hard to catch. She worked with the French Resistance and Allied networks, moving through occupied France, using disguises and help from locals to evade capture while coordinating intelligence, sabotage, and rescue efforts. The label captures how effectively she dodged Nazi raids and kept her resistance work going, which is why it’s the best answer. The other nicknames don’t reflect the historical record of her experience.