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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. How many hours per day does Khrushchev work as an apprentice?

2. What political positions does Khrushchev hold?

3. In 1912, why is Khrushchev fired from two different jobs?

4. What type of educational program does Khrushchev enroll in?

5. How long does Khrushchev attend formal schooling?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the author suggest that Khrushchev embraces revolution?

2. What is Khrushchev involved in once he moves to Kharlov?

3. Why does Khrushchev prefer pseudo-science?

4. What is Khrushchev hoping as a result of his voluntary retirement?

5. What is going on in 1945, compared to what Khrushchev tells Stalin is going on?

6. What is Khrushchev's mother like?

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

8. In terms of percentages of resources, what does WWII take from the USSR and Ukraine?

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

10. What is Stalin's personality like after his heart attacks in 1954 and 1947?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Ukraine before Khrushchev takes over. What changes does Khrushchev make to the country? What is the reaction to these changes by the people? By other political leaders? What is the state of the country after all the changes are implemented?

Essay Topic 2

Stalin's mental faculties begin to deteriorate after a series of heart attacks. Do you think this mental illness was the result of the heart attacks or was it present all along?

Explain your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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