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

2. What does Khrushchev compare the 5 major international events to?

3. What has declined in the Soviet Union since Stalin's death?

4. What is Khrushchev obsessed with that he keeps silent about while at Camp David?

5. Discussed in Chapter 13, who does Khrushchev negotiate with to set up a provisional government?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does the Central Committee condemn Zhukov?

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

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

7. What is the purpose of camp literature?

8. What is the agricultural harvest like in 1958?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Chapter 1 begins at the end. What is the purpose of this literary method? What information is presented that may assist with understanding the rest of the book?

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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