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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has declined in the Soviet Union since Stalin's death?
(a) Agriculture.
(b) International relations.
(c) Economy.
(d) Political power.

2. What does every U-2 mission require?
(a) Five soldiers.
(b) A practice run.
(c) Khrushchev's approval.
(d) Presidential authorization.

3. In the beginning of Chapter 12, why does the Central Committee panic?
(a) The war continues.
(b) Because of a poor economy.
(c) Because they fear Khrushchev.
(d) Becasue of protestors.

4. What type of existence does Khrushchev demand with the United States?
(a) Peaceful.
(b) Soviet-like.
(c) Truthful.
(d) Utilitarian.

5. What does Khrushchev take control of before defeating the "anti-party" group?
(a) Government.
(b) Foreign Policy.
(c) Community relations.
(d) Appropriations.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the driving force behind the 1962 anti-Stalin campaign?

2. Where do Khrushchev and the Gang of Eight meet during Chapter 12?

3. What is the ultimate result of Khrushchev raising prices on farm products?

4. How many chief assistants does Khrushchev have?

5. Who is blamed for proposing the first nuclear strike?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Khrushchev's response when a deputy foreign minister mentions the captured pilot?

2. Why does the U.S. demand a period of relative quiet?

3. How do Khrushchev's ideologies effect his takeover of foreign policy?

4. What does Khrushchev discuss during the 22nd Congress?

5. Why do foreign ministers meet in Geneva on May 11?

6. Why is Khrushchev having nightmares about peace?

7. Why is the Central Committee's confirmation to divide the parties cause for bewilderment?

8. How does Khrushchev describe Mikoyan in 1957?

9. What does Khrushchev want from the trip to Cuba?

10. What is the purpose of camp literature?

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