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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 are Kennedy's advisers called?

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

3. Whose control should the capital of the German Democratic Republic be under?

4. On October 31, where does Khrushchev state they need to restore order in?

5. Who is blamed for proposing the first nuclear strike?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss what happens to religion after 1961 under Khrushchev.

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

3. How does Khrushchev describe Mikoyan in 1957?

4. Why does the U.S. demand a period of relative quiet?

5. Why does the Central Committee condemn Zhukov?

6. What is Khrushchev's agenda in attending the UN General Assembly in 1960?

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

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

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

10. Why is the pro-Khrushchev petition accepted?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After reading the entire book, reread Chapter 1. Discuss the purpose of starting at the end. What were the author's intentions? Is this an effective literary method? Do you think the book would have been as effective if a different method was used?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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