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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. Who was JFK communicating with on a daily basis?
(a) The OAS.
(b) Khrushechev.
(c) U Thant.
(d) Robert.

2. After the announcement to the nation, how often would Ex Comm meet?
(a) Every day at 10:00 a.m.
(b) As needed.
(c) Every four hours.
(d) Once a week.

3. Who unanimously pushed for immediate military action on Thursday October 18th?
(a) Congress.
(b) The Joint Chiefs of Staff.
(c) Ex Comm.
(d) Americans.

4. Who was concerned about how the U.S. would convince the rest of the world that the blockade was necessary and legal?
(a) The Chancellor of West Germany.
(b) The French President.
(c) The leaders in OAS.
(d) The Prime Minister of Canada.

5. What did JFK order into the air at all times until the crisis was over?
(a) Helicopters with anti-missile equipment.
(b) Nothing, all of the action was at sea for the blockade.
(c) U-2's to take photographs.
(d) B-52 bombers with atomic weapons.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who said, "if the Russians' response makes a military action or invasion inevitable, I want to be able to feel that we will not have to waste any days having to get ready" (47).

2. What feeling does Robert believe Congress and the country is turning to but should not?

3. Who said, " You are in the courtroom of world opinion right now, and you can answer yes or no. You have denied that they exist, and I want to know whether or I have understood you correctly" (58)?

4. What book had JFK recently read that had to do with miscalculations leading to war?

5. Who said "war is impossible . . . there is no alternative to peace" (104)?

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