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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 does Khrushchev report positively on to the Presidium during Chapter 17?
(a) International relations.
(b) Astrakhan harvest.
(c) Peasant workers.
(d) Political campaign.

2. On May 22, what country does Khrushchev claim the USSR will overtake?
(a) England.
(b) USA.
(c) France.
(d) Germany.

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

4. Discussed in Chapter 13, what does Khrushchev feel that Germany, France, and Italy will do?
(a) Start a revolution.
(b) Increase their military presence.
(c) Create alliances with Poland.
(d) Stop trade with Russia.

5. What must Khrushchev face when he returns to the Soviet Union in October of 1960?
(a) Overturned government.
(b) Fall of Stalin.
(c) Financial decline.
(d) Agricultural crisis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do planners of Operation Grandslam hope keeps the Soviets unprepared?

2. What are Kennedy's advisers called?

3. What does Khrushchev look for from the United States in 1958?

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

5. What is the goal of the Russians during Chapter 19?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Khrushchev describe Mikoyan in 1957?

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

3. Why is the U.S. twice tarnished during summit meetings?

4. What evidence suggests Khrushchev's "Top Secret" speech was meant to be leaked?

5. What is the agricultural harvest like in 1958?

6. Why is the pro-Khrushchev petition accepted?

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

8. What occurs at the Soviet Defense Council meeting discussed in Chapter 19?

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

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

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