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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Kennedy's advisers called?

2. What does every U-2 mission require?

3. What is the ultimate result of Khrushchev raising prices on farm products?

4. In what year does the Red Army invade Poland?

5. What has declined in the Soviet Union since Stalin's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Khrushchev somewhat fear the bombing plans discussed in Chapter 13?

2. What is Khrushchev's agenda in attending the UN General Assembly in 1960?

3. Discuss what happens to religion after 1961 under Khrushchev.

4. Why is the Central Committee's confirmation to divide the parties cause for bewilderment?

5. How are Khrushchev and the government feeling after congress meets in 1956?

6. Why do foreign ministers meet in Geneva on May 11?

7. Why is the pro-Khrushchev petition accepted?

8. What is the purpose of camp literature?

9. What does Khrushchev discuss during the 22nd Congress?

10. What does Khrushchev want from the trip to Cuba?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After reading the entire book, reread Chapter 1. Discuss the purpose of starting at the end. What were the author's intentions? Is this an effective literary method? Do you think the book would have been as effective if a different method was used?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Khrushchev's life overall. Do you feel he was respected within his own country? How did other political leaders feel about Khrushchev? Do you think Khrushchev accomplished his goals?

Essay Topic 3

What is the goal of the Anti-Stalinists? How do they try to attack Khrushchev? Are they successful? Discuss the different feelings concerning the party felt from this group. Support your answer with evidence from the book.

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