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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Kaganovich's deputy, what is Khrushchev's largest project?
(a) Bauman.
(b) The metro.
(c) Yuzovka.
(d) Kalinovka.

2. When does the biggest tank battle in history take place?
(a) 1945.
(b) 1943.
(c) 1944.
(d) 1942.

3. By Kremlin standards, how is Khrushchev regarded?
(a) Ineffective.
(b) A nice guy.
(c) Sympathetic.
(d) Cruel.

4. As discussed in Chapter 14, what is Khrushchev defenseless against?
(a) Lenin.
(b) The 21st Congress.
(c) His own weaknesses.
(d) Stalin.

5. Due to short food supplies, what does Khrushchev propose?
(a) Ration cards.
(b) More police in the cities.
(c) Government control of farms.
(d) Increase farm production.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Stalin's mental state following his strokes?

2. Who does Khrushchev call a meeting with in July of 1958?

3. What has declined in the Soviet Union since Stalin's death?

4. Who takes over as Prime Minister after Khrushchev leaves office?

5. At dinners with Stalin, what must everyone do before Stalin will eat?

(see the answer key)

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