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

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

3. Who is responsible for writing Khrushchev's speeches?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the agricultural harvest like in 1958?

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

6. What is the purpose of camp literature?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discuss the political state in 1958. What is Khrushchev doing to contribute to this environment? What are the thoughts of the other political leaders during this time?

Discuss specifically other leaders' views and reasons for their views toward Khrushchev.

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