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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon whom does Isaacson claim that Stimson relied to help him achieve his goal regarding the control of the atom bomb?
(a) Commerce Secretary Henry Wallace.
(b) Dean Acheson as Under Secretary of State.
(c) State Department Liaison to the White House, John McCloy.
(d) Secretary of the Navy, James Forrestal.

2. After Dwight D. Eisenhower was elected president in 1952, who does Isaacson state became Secretary of State?
(a) Richard Nixon.
(b) John Foster Dulles.
(c) Averell Harriman.
(d) Adlai Stevenson.

3. What does Isaacson write of what became of the "Six Wise Men" after Dwight D. Eisenhower was elected president in 1952?
(a) They became active in Democrat Party politics so they could resume their positions of influence after Eisenhower was removed from office.
(b) They went into "exile" from Washington and served in the private sector.
(c) They became involved in movements to create a global economy.
(d) They sought to find roles in directing foreign policy with the new administration.

4. Under whom does Isaacson report Kennan studied for his chosen field?
(a) William Castle.
(b) Joseph Grew.
(c) Angus Crawford.
(d) Alexander Kirk.

5. What does Isaacson record that Mao claimed to be the source of Chinese soldiers in North Korean combat units?
(a) Mao claimed that China was not involved, that there were no Chinese soldiers in Korea.
(b) Mao claimed that they were communist sympathizers from throughout Asia seeking to ignite the international revolution.
(c) Mao claimed that they were Russians equipped by China.
(d) Mao claimed they were Chinese volunteers who were protecting Chinese hydroelectric plants along the Yalu River.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Isaacson claim to be Bohlen's view of Bolshevism?

2. Where does Isaacson claim George Kennan served the government in lieu of paying the expenses of attending law school?

3. What does Isaacson claim to be the the Soviet's view of keeping security?

4. What did Gen. MacArthur recommend, according to Isaacson, to stem the flow of Chinese soldiers into North Korea?

5. Who did President Eisenhower choose for his Ambassador to Russia, according to Isaacson?

(see the answer key)

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