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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did President Eisenhower relieve Bob Lovett from the Defense Department, according to Isaacson?
(a) Because the Eisenhower Administration planned to cut spending on conventional forces and rely totally on nuclear weapons for defense.
(b) Because Lovett was considered untrustworthy based upon his relationship with Alger Hiss.
(c) Because Lovett was found leaking policy decisions to his Democrat friends outside the administration.
(d) Because Lovett was a Democrat and Republicans demanded party loyalty while they had control of Congress.

2. What was a personal factor that made the "Six Wise Men" unpopular to the general public, according to Isaacson?
(a) The obvious destruction their agenda had on the American economic system.
(b) Their connections to international banks and Wall Street.
(c) Their support of Algier Hiss who was found to be a Communist spy.
(d) Their roles in the firing of Douglas MacArthur.

3. What did Isaacson claim to be Kennan's strong areas in his training?
(a) Language interpretation and religious studies.
(b) International Law and German.
(c) Protocol and foreign cultures.
(d) International Law and economics.

4. How does Isaacson claim Bohlen distinguished himself in the service of his first assignment?
(a) He impressed his superiors with his diligent interest in Russia and its language.
(b) He left a strong impression with his writing ability.
(c) He impressed the investors of W.A. Harriman with his knack for choosing growing companies in which to invest.
(d) He impressed members of the Roosevelt Administration with his insights into economics and industry.

5. What does Isaacson cite as the difference between Kennan's and Chip Bohlen's approach to preparing for their chosen field?
(a) Kennan approached his preparations with anxiety but Bohlen enjoyed his time studying for the exams.
(b) Kennan had analytic depth, but Bohlen had a more nimble mind.
(c) Kennan was academic, but Bohlen was impulsive.
(d) Bohlen was very social and enjoyed drinking, but Kennan was studied in seclusion and was a tea-totaler.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Isaacson claim blocked MacArthur's plans for slowing the flow of Chinese soldiers into the Korean War?

2. What does Isaacson claim to be Bohlen's view of Bolshevism?

3. Upon whom does Isaacson claim that Stimson relied to help him achieve his goal regarding the control of the atom bomb?

4. After Dwight D. Eisenhower was elected president in 1952, who does Isaacson state became Secretary of State?

5. Who did President Eisenhower choose for his Ambassador to Russia, according to Isaacson?

(see the answer key)

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