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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) "This thing is over."
(c) "Is this all it's cracked up to be?"
(d) "Target visually bombed with good results."

2. Who does Isaacson record to be the first Democrat candidate for president in 1952 after President Truman announced he would not seek re-election?
(a) Averell Harriman.
(b) Adlai Stevenson.
(c) John Foster Dulles.
(d) Dwight D. Eisenhower.

3. After the atomic bombs had been detonated in Japan, what does Isaacson indicate to be the next challenge for the government in the post-war era?
(a) Preserving Germany's industrial capacity.
(b) Taking steps to control atomic weapons.
(c) Restoring Europe's economy.
(d) Finding work for all the veterans.

4. Under whom does Isaacson report Kennan studied for his chosen field?
(a) Alexander Kirk.
(b) Joseph Grew.
(c) William Castle.
(d) Angus Crawford.

5. What did Gen. MacArthur recommend, according to Isaacson, to stem the flow of Chinese soldiers into North Korea?
(a) Opening relations with China to negotiate a settlement.
(b) Avoiding a mainland war with the communists.
(c) Bombing out bridges over the Yalu River.
(d) Using nuclear weapons to wipe out China and Russia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Winston Churchill recommend as a solution to the challenge of growing Soviet Power?

2. What was the only concession the Japanese requested for its surrender to end WWII, according to Isaacson?

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

4. Why does Isaacson claim MacArthur's plans were blocked?

5. Where does Isaacson claim George Kennan served the government in lieu of paying the expenses of attending law school?

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