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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. In Chapter 12, who does the Gang of Eight recruit?

2. By how much does Khrushchev rise retail prices on farm products in 1962?

3. What do JFK's advisers suggest he avoid during a meeting with Khrushchev in Vienna?

4. When is Khrushchev's plan to divide the party realized?

5. How many chief assistants does Khrushchev have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Khrushchev discuss during the 22nd Congress?

2. Why is the Central Committee's confirmation to divide the parties cause for bewilderment?

3. Why do foreign ministers meet in Geneva on May 11?

4. What is the agricultural harvest like in 1958?

5. Why does the Central Committee condemn Zhukov?

6. How does Khrushchev describe Mikoyan in 1957?

7. What does Khrushchev want from the trip to Cuba?

8. Why is the pro-Khrushchev petition accepted?

9. What occurs at the Soviet Defense Council meeting discussed in Chapter 19?

10. Why does Khrushchev somewhat fear the bombing plans discussed in Chapter 13?

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

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

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?

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