Robert Kennedy and His Times Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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Robert Kennedy and His Times Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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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 was one of the first actions taken by the new Attorney General for the Kennedy administration?

2. Who died in a plane crash when Robert Kennedy married?

3. What did Robert Kennedy think was the source of all the nation's ills?

4. What was the old practice of American politics?

5. Who wanted to immediately take action to retaliate against the placement of missiles in Cuba?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the CIA act on its own accord in Cuba at this time?

2. What was Robert Kennedy's role in the investigation of Kohler Plumbing?

3. Describe Joseph McCarthy.

4. How did the FBI function during the 1960s when John F. Kennedy came to power?

5. Describe Robert Kennedy's actions regarding the notorious investigation against six large steel companies.

6. Describe Joseph Patrick Kennedy.

7. Who did the Senate committee investigate associated with money laundering and the mob?

8. What action taken by Soviet leader Khrushchev immediately caused a red alert for American security?

9. What did Robert Kennedy do to mitigate hostile relations with Cuba?

10. What were some indictments that Robert Kennedy pursued as Attorney General that were difficult?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tensions between certain characters offer insight into unfolding dramatic events. Pick two important individuals that interact with each other and discuss their volatile relationship within the context of historical events. How did their conflict advance a theory or effect if any? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Prior to the assassination of his brother, what was Robert Kennedy most concerned with? How did his focus shift after his brother's death? Why did he choose to run as a presidential candidate? What opposition did he face? Describe.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one instance on the theme of loss. Identify at least two instances of loss in the book. Cite an example to support your answer.

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