The Best and the Brightest Quiz Questions | Quiz: Chapters 1-2 to Chapters 7-8

Quiz: Chapters 1-2 to Chapters 7-8

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. Why didn't Kennedy formulate a China policy, in Halberstam's account?
a) His China advisor had not been confirmed.
b) China was not a high priority.
c) He didn't have time.
d) China was experiencing a revolution.

2. How does Halberstam say Dean Rusk felt about his interview with Kennedy for the Secretary of State job?
a) He did not know whether he could serve under Kennedy.
b) He felt he had not been articulate enough.
c) Superbly.
d) Not well.

3. What does Halberstam say Kennedy had done in response to the meeting with Russians in Vienna?
a) He increased troop strength in Berlin.
b) He sent an advisory committee to Vietnam.
c) He...
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