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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. Why did Oswald visit the Cuban embassy?

2. What was the main unknown for the American agents handling Nosenko?

3. What happened to Oswald's relationship with Marina after their arrival in the U.S.?

4. Who was killed by Oswald the same day as President Kennedy?

5. What was Oswald's mother's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did people say about the number of shots?

2. Why could Oswald not leave the country according to Chapter 2?

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

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

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

6. Who was Yuri Nosenko according to Chapter 3 and what did he say of Russia's opinion of Oswald?

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

8. What does Chapter 7 say about conflicting evidence?

9. Where did Oswald stay at first according to Chapter 10?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jim Garrison was one man who opened his own investigation into the events leading up to President Kennedy's assassination. Discuss why Posner decided to focus on Garrison and analyze the impact of Garrison's theory on the American public. Use the text and secondary sources to support your analysis.

Essay Topic 2

What was the main appeal of Communism in the 1950's? How was Communism portrayed in propaganda? Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

After the assassination attempt, Oswald killed Officer Tippit and ran away from the scene of the murder. Posner thinks that Oswald wanted to escape and that the assassination was not a suicide mission. Why didn't Oswald try to leave town or stay hidden somewhere? Why do you think Oswald went back to his rooming house? What does this demonstrate about Oswald and his plan? Use the text to support your discussion.

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