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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. When is Khrushchev named lieutenant general?

2. When is Postyshev dropped from the Ukraine Central Committee?

3. What year is Khrushchev put in charge of the Petrovo-Marinsky District?

4. After the verbal assault on Khrushchev in 1964, what is he forced to do?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Khrushchev feel about Stalin?

2. Describe what role Khrushchev holds as ex-officio and what actions he is able to take in this position.

3. What is the state of the Soviet Union in 1964?

4. What is the condition of Yuzovka by 1921?

5. Why does Khrushchev feel too inexperienced to head the Ukrainian Party?

6. Why does Khrushchev decline an invitation to serve as deputy head of the Soviet government?

7. What is Khrushchev's experience with the Red Guard by 1918-1919?

8. Why does Khrushchev demand to be the lead person for agriculture upon becoming the party leader?

9. What is Khrushchev's mother like?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the Gang of Eight. Who is this group? What is the goal of this group? What effect or influence does this group have?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the Khrushchev and Malenkov relationships. Is this friendship genuine? Why or why not? Is the relationship politically motivated? Explain your answer.

Discuss why this would be significant in the time after the fall of the Old Guard.

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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