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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 23-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Halberstam say Kennedy was feeling about the war at the beginning of Chapter 15?
(a) Dispirited.
(b) Frustrated.
(c) Enthusiastic.
(d) Optimistic.

2. Which issue was NOT confronting the nation when the Kennedy administration took office?
(a) Civil rights.
(b) Missiles.
(c) China policy.
(d) Reconstruction.

3. What was Kennedy's relationship with the press during his presidential campaign?
(a) He had to quash a few stories that were critical to his campaign.
(b) He had the support of most of the press.
(c) He had a number of hostile enemies in the press.
(d) He had a contentious relationship with the press.

4. Which cabinet member was opposed to the Bay of Pigs invasion?
(a) Chester Bowles.
(b) Robert McNamara.
(c) McGeorge Bundy.
(d) Dean Rusk.

5. How many soldiers had the U.S. sent to Vietnam in its first commitment of troops?
(a) 8 military advisers.
(b) 20,000 troops.
(c) 400 Special forces and 3,000 troops.
(d) 100,000 troops.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was named to head the U.S. command in Saigon in January 1962?

2. What does Halberstam say was the sense in the Kennedy administration as they came into office?

3. What did Kennedy ask Chester Bowles for advice on?

4. What does Halberstam say was Robert McNamara's role in the White House policy discussions?

5. On which issue does Halberstam say Kennedy compromised with the military?

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