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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the "Wise Men," according to Isaacson, attended The Hill School in Philadelphia?
(a) Chip Bohlen.
(b) John McCloy.
(c) George Kennan.
(d) Robert Lovett.

2. How does Isaacson report that Clark Clifford understood the rivalry between the U.S. and the Soviet Union had to be framed to make the general public support confronting the Communists?
(a) Clifford understood the rivalry had, "...to be framed as fearfully as possible to cajole the general public to put unquestioning support for the wisdom of its government."
(b) Clifford understood the rivalry had, "...to be framed as a personal cause of free American talent overcoming international slavery."
(c) Clifford understood the rivalry had, "...to be framed as a potential threat to the freedom and security of every individual in the country."
(d) Clifford understood the rivalry had, "...to be framed as a contest between the forces of darkness and light."

3. What does Isaacson claim the six men profiled in The Wise Men represent?
(a) Ivy League colleges.
(b) Moderate Republicans.
(c) New Democrats.
(d) The American Establishment.

4. How did the Pentagon recommend the government should respond to the Soviet Union's possession of nuclear weapons, according to Isaacson?
(a) The Pentagon recommended increased budgets for all possible strategies so the country could be kept safe from communist aggression.
(b) The Pentagon recommended an increase in A-bomb production.
(c) The Pentagon recommended increased presence and support for conventional war to avoid a nuclear confrontation.
(d) The Pentagon recommended a national campaign to inform citizens of the need for increased military spending to keep the communist threat at bay.

5. What is the reason Isaacson suggests that John McCLoy's mother encouraged him to tutor children of her wealthy clients during summers away from school?
(a) Because he would be better able to continue his advanced studies while working with younger children.
(b) Because the pay was better than taking one of the part-time jobs in the city.
(c) It was his mother's way of assuring he would make the right social contacts.
(d) So he could be networking for a good career.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Isaacson report to be the U.S. ambassador to Russia immediately after WWII?

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

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

5. Who does Issacson report to have written a telegram that claimed fear that war could come, "with dramatic suddenness"?

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