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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the "Wise Men's" father does Isaacson claim worked for E.H. Harriman with Union Pacific Rail Road?
(a) Dean Acheson.
(b) Chip Bohlen.
(c) Averell Harriman.
(d) Robert Lovett.

2. In what town does Isaacson claim that George Kennan was born?
(a) London.
(b) Milwaukee.
(c) Chicago.
(d) New York.

3. Which of the "Wise Men" does Isaacson report to have served in active service during WWI?
(a) John McCloy and Robert Lovett.
(b) Averell Harriman, George Kennan, and Dean Acheson.
(c) Robert Lovett.
(d) Chip Bohlen.

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

5. What does Isaacson suggest was a practical challenge that Truman faced when he began his presidency?
(a) Truman was replacing Roosevelt who had become identifiable with the presidency.
(b) He was not well versed in foreign policy.
(c) Some people were not aware that he was the Vice President.
(d) Truman, as vice president, had not been part of any post-war planning meetings nor had he been given any military secrets, such as the existence of the atomic bomb.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Isaacson claim the six men profiled in The Wise Men represent?

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

3. What decision did Harriman influence Stalin to make, according to Isaacson, to get around the decision of Secretary Stettinius?

4. What does Isaacson cite as the difference between Kennan's and Chip Bohlen's approach to preparing for their chosen field?

5. Who was the Supreme Court Justice for whom Dean Acheson clerked?

(see the answer key)

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