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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

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) Secretary of the Navy, James Forrestal.
(b) State Department Liaison to the White House, John McCloy.
(c) Dean Acheson as Under Secretary of State.
(d) Commerce Secretary Henry Wallace.

2. Who does Isaacson report to be the U.S. ambassador to Russia immediately after WWII?
(a) John McCloy.
(b) Averell Harriman.
(c) George Kennan.
(d) Robert Lovett.

3. What Assistant Secretary of War does Isaacson cite as fearing American isolationism after WWII?
(a) Robert Lovett.
(b) Dean Acheson.
(c) John McCloy.
(d) Averell Harriman.

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

5. With what country did Bohlen become fascinated during late-night discussions at Harvard?
(a) China.
(b) Germany.
(c) Russia.
(d) Japan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What political movement did Bohlen defend to his classmates?

2. What did Winston Churchill recommend as a solution to the challenge of growing Soviet Power?

3. What does Isaacson claim to be the goal of the "Wise Men"?

4. What concern does Isaacson claim motivated Under Secretary of State Dean Acheson to encourage America's financial support for Greece?

5. What event does Isaacson suggest brought calls to come out of its isolationism following WWI?

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