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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1953, where is Khrushchev in the Kremlin hierarchy?
(a) Middle management.
(b) Last.
(c) Top.
(d) 2nd or 3rd.

2. What happens to hundreds of protestors in 1957?
(a) They give up.
(b) Succeed in overthrowing small governments.
(c) Sentenced to death.
(d) Sent to prison camps.

3. In 1912, why is Khrushchev fired from two different jobs?
(a) His political activities.
(b) Sleeping on the job.
(c) Bad attitude.
(d) Poor performance.

4. How does the party test Khrushchev's loyalty in 1930?
(a) Asks him to act as a spy.
(b) Forces him to manipulate others.
(c) Swears him into the party.
(d) Makes him sign a letter to Pravda.

5. How many citizens does the Great Patriotic War take from the Soviet?
(a) 1 million.
(b) 100,000.
(c) 45 million.
(d) 27 million.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does Khrushchev hold at a Red Square funeral?

2. Why is Sergei in a body cast?

3. What is Khrushchev demanded to do on June 20?

4. Who is assassinated in Leningrad in 1934?

5. By Kremlin standards, how is Khrushchev regarded?

(see the answer key)

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