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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Isaacson report to be the U.S. ambassador to Russia immediately after WWII?
(a) Averell Harriman.
(b) George Kennan.
(c) Robert Lovett.
(d) John McCloy.

2. What does Isaacson claim the Secretary of War called Lovett and McCloy?
(a) "The Minnesota Twins."
(b) "The Dynamic Duo."
(c) "The Heavenly Twins."
(d) "Two of a kind."

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

4. Which of the "Wise Men" does Isaacson report to have negotiated trade deals with leaders of the communist government in Russia in 1922?
(a) Dean Acheson.
(b) Chip Bohlen.
(c) Robert Lovett.
(d) Averell Harriman.

5. What does Isaacson claim to be Bohlen's view of Bolshevism?
(a) He saw Bolshevism to be a threat to liberal progressivism in Western nations.
(b) He was fascinated by the tenants of Soviet Communism.
(c) He was nonjudgemental and unreflective about Bolshevism.
(d) He reviled in the violent destruction Bolsheviks were willing to employ to hold onto power.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Isaacson claim Bohlen distinguished himself in the service of his first assignment?

3. What political movement did Bohlen defend to his classmates?

4. How did George Kennan develop his connection to Russia according to Isaacson?

5. Which president does Isaacson report Dean Acheson served as Assistant Secretary of State?

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