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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the "Wise Men" does Isaacson report to be the son of a wealthy railway tycoon?
(a) Chip Bohlen.
(b) Dean Acheson.
(c) Averell Harriman.
(d) Robert Lovett.

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

3. What position did the "Wise Man" who implemented the Lend Lease program eventually take in the Roosevelt administration?
(a) Assistant Secretary of State for Economic Affairs.
(b) Secretary of Commerce.
(c) Under Secretary of State.
(d) Assistant Secretary of War.

4. Which of the "Wise Men's" father does Isaacson claim worked for E.H. Harriman with Union Pacific Rail Road?
(a) Averell Harriman.
(b) Dean Acheson.
(c) Chip Bohlen.
(d) Robert Lovett.

5. In what town does Isaacson claim that George Kennan was born?
(a) London.
(b) Milwaukee.
(c) Chicago.
(d) New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. Under what circumstances did Robert Lovett claim to Isaacson that he met the Harriman Family?

2. What does Isaacson cite as the difference between Kennan's and Chip Bohlen's approach to preparing for their chosen field?

3. Who encouraged the United States to rearm and come out of what Isaacson claims to be a period of isolationism following WWI?

4. What Assistant Secretary of War does Isaacson cite as fearing American isolationism after WWII?

5. Isaacson reports which "Wise Man" worked to implement Franklin Roosevelt's Lend Lease program?

(see the answer key)

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