View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Khrushchev demand in March of 1963 concerning the military?

3. As discussed in Chapter 14, what is Khrushchev defenseless against?

4. What U.S. pilot is captured by the Soviets after parachuting out of his downed plane?

5. What does the Presidium vote against in 1959?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the agricultural harvest like in 1958?

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

5. What is the purpose of camp literature?

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

7. How does Khrushchev describe Mikoyan in 1957?

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

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

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

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

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

Discuss the Gang of Eight. Who is this group? What is the goal of this group? What effect or influence does this group have?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 665 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample