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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which two of the "Wise Men" does Isaacson claim understood the importance of trade and global involvement from their careers on Wall Street?
(a) Averell Harriman and Robert Lovett.
(b) Chip Bohlen and Robert Lovett.
(c) John McCloy and Dean Acheson.
(d) George Kennan and Dean Acheson.

2. Under which president did Dean Acheson serve in the Attorney General's office?
(a) Franklin Roosevelt.
(b) Calvin Coolidge.
(c) Herbert Hoover.
(d) Harry Truman.

3. Where does Isaacson claim George Kennan served the government in lieu of paying the expenses of attending law school?
(a) The Supreme Court.
(b) The Foreign Service.
(c) The State Department.
(d) The War Department.

4. How did John McCloy come into contact with Averell Harriman and Robert Lovett?
(a) As a student at Harvard Law School.
(b) While he was directing a law office in Paris.
(c) As an advisor with the War Department.
(d) Through the law firm where John McCloy was employed.

5. What was the ratio of students who passed the training for Kennan's chosen field to those who took the course, according to Isaacson?
(a) 110:160.
(b) 1:11.
(c) 110:16.
(d) 16:110.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Isaacson report to be a weakness Bohlen exhibited in the execution of his profession?

2. What exclusive club did Chip Bohlen join at Harvard according to Isaacson?

3. What two post-secondary schools does Isaacson report George Kennan attended?

4. Where did John McCloy attend College according to Isaacson?

5. Under whom does Isaacson report Kennan studied for his chosen field?

(see the answer key)

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