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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 does Hitler invade Poland?

2. In Chapter 9, how do the Politburo colleagues perceive Malenkov?

3. After leading a battalion, Khrushchev is promoted to an instructor of what?

4. What is the population of the town Khrushchev lives in in 1908?

5. How many citizens does the Great Patriotic War take from the Soviet?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the Bolsheviks' view on peasants?

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

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

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

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

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

8. What does Khrushchev do when elected party secretary for the school he has been attending?

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

10. What occurs as the Old Guard falls?

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

Throughout much of the relationship between Stalin and Khrushchev, Khrushchev is often described as one of Stalin's favorites. When does this view change? Why does Stalin's view of Khrushchev change? Why is Stalin suddenly mistrusting of Khrushchev? Is the mistrust substantiated?

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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