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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where were Oswald and Ferrie according to some witnesses?

2. Who reopened its file on Oswald after they learned he subscribed to Communist journals?

3. Who did Oswald spend the weekend of October 18, 1963 with?

4. Who did Marina stay with while waiting for Oswald to find a job?

5. How long did Marina stay in the Oak Cliff apartment with Lee?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened within an hour of President Kennedy's assassination according to Chapter 1?

2. What did Lee do on September 25, 1963 according to Chapter 9?

3. Where did the Oswalds go in June 1962?

4. What happened in the days after Oswald reached Moscow on October 16, 1959?

5. What happened as the motorcade went through Dealey Plaza?

6. According to Chapter 4, why did Oswald become disillusioned with the Soviet Union?

7. Why did the FBI reopen its case on Oswald according to Chapter 6?

8. What event preceded Oswald beginning target practice again according to Chapter 8?

9. How does Chapter 2 describe Oswald's military career?

10. What did Annie Odio say about Oswald?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Marina knew that Lee had tried to kill General Walker. Analyze Oswald's actions, as well as Marina's actions in relation to General Walker. Use the text to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

President Kennedy's assassination heavily impacted the people of the United States. Discuss the impact of the assassination on American life, such as fear, changes in government, and other affects. Students should use the text, secondary sources, interviews and other methods in order to support the discussion.

Essay Topic 3

The shooting of president Kennedy had a profound impact on the American people, but also a profound impact on the Secret Service. How did the Secret Service change because of the assassination? Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

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