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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Isaacson report to be the entry in the Enola Gay log book by co-pilot Robert Lewis after the explosion of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima?
(a) "My God. What have we done?"
(b) "Is this all it's cracked up to be?"
(c) "Target visually bombed with good results."
(d) "This thing is over."

2. Upon whom does Isaacson claim that Stimson relied to help him achieve his goal regarding the control of the atom bomb?
(a) Commerce Secretary Henry Wallace.
(b) State Department Liaison to the White House, John McCloy.
(c) Dean Acheson as Under Secretary of State.
(d) Secretary of the Navy, James Forrestal.

3. How does Isaacson claim Chip Bohlen became an important American diplomat in Russia?
(a) He was skillful in winning the trust of Russians who were desirous of escaping Soviet Communism and helped them escape to freedom.
(b) He fully understood the demands of protocol and effectively avoided turmoil with his Russian hosts.
(c) He understood the priniples of communist dialectics and was able to navigate various negotiations with communist officials.
(d) He could talk Russian like a native and had the ability to express blunt opinions with a disarming smile.

4. What does Isaacson claim to be the the Soviet's view of keeping security?
(a) The Soviets viewed security in terms of dominating and occupying as much territory as possible.
(b) The Soviets viewed security in terms of seeing everyone as a potential threat.
(c) The Soviets saw massive military buildups as the primary method of achieving security.
(d) The Soviets saw security as the primary goal of all of its imperial efforts.

5. How does Isaacson claim Bohlen distinguished himself in the service of his first assignment?
(a) He impressed members of the Roosevelt Administration with his insights into economics and industry.
(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 his superiors with his diligent interest in Russia and its language.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Isaacson cite as "...perhaps the most dramatic and significant (conversion) of any postwar American statesman"?

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

3. Why was General MacArthur fired according to Isaacson?

4. Under whom does Isaacson report Kennan studied for his chosen field?

5. What was Bohlen's first assignment after he completed training in his field, according to Issacson?

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