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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the biggest tank battle in history take place?

2. Calling on a secure phone, what does Brezhnev request of Khrushchev?

3. Where does Khrushchev's family live in luxury?

4. What is Khrushchev expecting on March 1, 1953?

5. What do Zhdanov and Voznesnsky form after the Old Guard falls?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why should Khrushchev have listened to his children's warnings of conspiracy?

2. Unlike many of his colleagues, what does Khrushchev have a fascination about?

3. Why does Khrushchev's family flee Kiev?

4. What occurs as the Old Guard falls?

5. What effect does Khrushchev's ability to tell stories have while trying to make connections?

6. As leader of Moscow's smallest district, how does Khrushchev prove himself?

7. Why does Khrushchev wear a mask when dealing with Beria?

8. Why does Khrushchev begin to defend the people against his own government?

9. What does Khrushchev begin to do while working as an apprentice?

10. How does Stalin feel about Khrushchev's reform plans?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the Great Patriotic War. How do citizens react or come together during this time? What role does Stalin play in this war? What role does Khrushchev play in this war?

Essay Topic 2

What are Khrushchev's plans in 1957 concerning industry, American agriculture, and the artistic intelligentsia? What are Khrushchev's recommendations during this time?

Discuss the reaction from the other political leaders (specifically Koganovich and Molotov) concerning Khrushchev's plans as well as their decisions for the plans.

What is the end result of Khrushchev's voicing these plans?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Khrushchev's life overall. Do you feel he was respected within his own country? How did other political leaders feel about Khrushchev? Do you think Khrushchev accomplished his goals?

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