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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Thirteen Days, pgs. 89-106.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Robert tells he once heard World War Three would be fought with atomic weapons. What then would the next war be fought with?
(a) Atomic weapons.
(b) Swords and cannons.
(c) Guns and knives.
(d) Sticks and stones.

2. Who would not allow Russian planes to refuel or land in Dakar?
(a) President Leopold Senghor.
(b) Fidel Castro.
(c) The U.S. Navy.
(d) President Sekou Toure.

3. While Ex Comm was making final decisions regarding their recommendations, JFK was where?
(a) Chicago.
(b) New York.
(c) Washington D.C.
(d) Russia.

4. What statement did the Russians make public on September 11th?
(a) The missiles already in Cuba would remain there.
(b) They had no intention of putting missiles in Cuba.
(c) Russia made no statement.
(d) They would put missiles in any country they want.

5. What was different about the letter received on the morning of October 27th from the letter received October 26th?
(a) More cooperative.
(b) More formal.
(c) Less aggressive.
(d) More apologetic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is SAM an acronym for?

2. What does Robert claim was impossible for Ex Comm to come up with when making their recommendations to JFK?

3. Which country does Robert identify that originally doubted the U.S.'s position regarding Cuba?

4. According to Robert in the section, "It was now up to one single man," what did JFK stress in his speech to the nation?

5. What disturbing news increased the danger of intercepting a Russian ship?

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