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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. What does Stalin demand the Russification of?

2. In 1953, where is Khrushchev in the Kremlin hierarchy?

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

4. How much of the USSR's wealth does WWII claim?

5. What does Bolshevik demand political leaders to be?

Short Essay Questions

1. In 1943, what is Khrushchev's recommendation to Stalin?

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

3. Why does Khrushchev have Dovzhenko rehabilitated?

4. What is the condition of Yuzovka by 1921?

5. What benefit does Khrushchev receive from having Ivan Pisarev as a friend?

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

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

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

9. Rather then vacationing during the summer of 1964, as was recommended, what does Khrushchev do instead?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is Khrushchev's rise in leadership while he is in school described? What does he do to achieve this status? How does this effect his schooling? Who tests his loyalty and how is it tested?

Essay Topic 2

In 1954 the leadership is once again in turmoil. Discuss the actions from the following leaders: Khrushchev, Molotov, Kaganovich, Malenkov, and Voroshilov. Do these leaders find any solutions? Provide support for your answer from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the Marshall Plan. Who is involved in enacting this plan? How does this plan allow Stalin to pass the blame? Who does Stalin pass the blame to? What is Khrushchev's role in this Plan? Do you think the Marshall plan was effective for meeting Stalin's goals?

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