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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 political issues is Troyanovsky the chief of?

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

3. Where does Khrushchev want to address the West Berlin issues with JFK?

4. What must Khrushchev face when he returns to the Soviet Union in October of 1960?

5. What does Khrushchev demand on November 10, 1958?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the purpose of camp literature?

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

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

7. How does Khrushchev describe Mikoyan in 1957?

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

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

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

What are Khrushchev's motivations for his career in the beginning of the book? Do these motivations change by the end of his career? If yes, why? How do you think they changed? If no, how do you think Khrushchev managed to maintain these motivations throughout his career?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss the relationship Khrushchev had with his wife. How does Khrushchev feel about her? How does she feel about him? Is this relationship solid? How does this relationship effect his political position and vise versa?

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