1. What does Isaacson report to have been the reaction to communist tactics against the Marshall Plan?
(a) The American public began looking for similar activities within their communities.
(b) The Truman Administration had the evidence of the corrosive nature of communism to convince the country its steps were the right ones.
(c) Congress initiated the House Un-American Activities Committee.
(d) Congress began to realize that the battle against communism was going to be long and costly.

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

3. Which of the six "Wise Men" does Isaacson report Roosevelt's Secretary of War asked to work on German espionage?
(a) John McCloy.
(b) Averell Harriman.
(c) Robert Lovett.
(d) Chip Bohlen.

4. Which of the "Wise Men" does Isaacson report to have served in active service during WWI?
(a) Robert Lovett.
(b) Averell Harriman, George Kennan, and Dean Acheson.
(c) John McCloy and Robert Lovett.
(d) Chip Bohlen.

5. What does Isaacson suggest was a practical challenge that Truman faced when he began his presidency?
(a) Truman, as vice president, had not been part of any post-war planning meetings nor had he been given any military secrets, such as the existence of the atomic bomb.
(b) Some people were not aware that he was the Vice President.
(c) Truman was replacing Roosevelt who had become identifiable with the presidency.
(d) He was not well versed in foreign policy.

Short Answer Questions

1. When had Dean Acheson worked with Secretary of State George Marshall, prior to Marshall's appointment to the State Department, according to Isaacson?

2. What does Isaacson report to be the legacy of Harvard's President Charles Elliot after his 40 year tenure ended in 1909?

3. Isaacson reports that Averell Harriman took what position in the Roosevelt Administration?

4. Where did John McCloy attend College according to Isaacson?

5. What does Isaacson claim to be the most elite club at Yale?

(see the answer key)

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