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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 Khrushchev take control of before defeating the "anti-party" group?

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

3. In what year does the 20th Congress reconvene?

4. What is the ultimate result of Khrushchev raising prices on farm products?

5. What does every U-2 mission require?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the agricultural harvest like in 1958?

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

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

4. Why is Khrushchev having nightmares about peace?

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

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

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

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

9. What is the purpose of camp literature?

10. Why does the Central Committee condemn Zhukov?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Ukraine before Khrushchev takes over. What changes does Khrushchev make to the country? What is the reaction to these changes by the people? By other political leaders? What is the state of the country after all the changes are implemented?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

What is the goal of the Anti-Stalinists? How do they try to attack Khrushchev? Are they successful? Discuss the different feelings concerning the party felt from this group. Support your answer with evidence from the book.

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