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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Isaacson claim blocked MacArthur's plans for slowing the flow of Chinese soldiers into the Korean War?
(a) Under Secretary of State Dean Acheson.
(b) President Harry Truman.
(c) Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Lovett.
(d) White House Liaison with the Korean command George Kennan.

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

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

4. 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 could talk Russian like a native and had the ability to express blunt opinions with a disarming smile.
(c) He understood the priniples of communist dialectics and was able to navigate various negotiations with communist officials.
(d) He fully understood the demands of protocol and effectively avoided turmoil with his Russian hosts.

5. 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) Restoring Europe's economy.
(b) Preserving Germany's industrial capacity.
(c) Finding work for all the veterans.
(d) Taking steps to control atomic weapons.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When and where was the first atomic bomb used on Japan?

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

4. What was the ratio of students who passed the training for Kennan's chosen field to those who took the course, according to Isaacson?

5. Why was General MacArthur fired according to Isaacson?

(see the answer key)

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