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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 is Khrushchev's reaction to the vote by the Presidium in 1959?

2. What is the goal of the Russians during Chapter 19?

3. Who does Khrushchev call a meeting with in July of 1958?

4. What do planners of Operation Grandslam hope keeps the Soviets unprepared?

5. How does the U.S. respond to the U-2 incident that led to the capture of a U.S. pilot?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are Khrushchev and the government feeling after congress meets in 1956?

2. What is Khrushchev's response when a deputy foreign minister mentions the captured pilot?

3. Why does the Central Committee condemn Zhukov?

4. How does Khrushchev describe Mikoyan in 1957?

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

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

7. Why is Khrushchev having nightmares about peace?

8. What evidence suggests Khrushchev's "Top Secret" speech was meant to be leaked?

9. How do Khrushchev's ideologies effect his takeover of foreign policy?

10. Why is the U.S. twice tarnished during summit meetings?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

There were 5 major international events that stopped Khrushchev's visit to the United States. List and discuss each of these events. What was Khrushchev overall feeling about this missed visit to the US?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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