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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 is Khrushchev's reaction to the vote by the Presidium in 1959?
(a) Makes various addendums.
(b) He is not made aware of it until 1960.
(c) Reverses it.
(d) Accepts it.

2. How many chief assistants does Khrushchev have?
(a) 9.
(b) 20.
(c) 4.
(d) 15.

3. Where do Khrushchev and the Gang of Eight meet during Chapter 12?
(a) Leningrad.
(b) Mosow.
(c) Romania.
(d) East Germany.

4. How long does Khrushchev attach Stalin's abuse of power?
(a) 2 hours.
(b) 1 hour.
(c) 4 hours.
(d) 3 hours.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the U.S. respond to the U-2 incident that led to the capture of a U.S. pilot?

2. Discussed in Chapter 13, who does Khrushchev negotiate with to set up a provisional government?

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

4. In the beginning of Chapter 14, who is indicated as the USSR's leading war hero?

5. Who do the people blame for the food shortages in 1961?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss what happens to religion after 1961 under Khrushchev.

2. Why is the pro-Khrushchev petition accepted?

3. Why does the Central Committee condemn Zhukov?

4. Why does Khrushchev somewhat fear the bombing plans discussed in Chapter 13?

5. What is Khrushchev's agenda in attending the UN General Assembly in 1960?

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

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

8. What is the purpose of camp literature?

9. Why is Khrushchev having nightmares about peace?

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

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