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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Under whom does Isaacson report Kennan studied for his chosen field?
(a) Joseph Grew.
(b) Alexander Kirk.
(c) Angus Crawford.
(d) William Castle.

2. When did Averell Harriman join the most elite club at Yale according to Isaacson?
(a) 1912.
(b) 1911.
(c) 1914.
(d) 1917.

3. According to Isaacson, who was the President of the United States who thought Russia could be an ally after WWII?
(a) Dwight Eisenhower.
(b) Franklin Roosevelt.
(c) Harry Truman.
(d) Adalai Stevenson.

4. Where does Isaacson claim Averell Harriman and Dean Acheson first met?
(a) At Groton Prep School.
(b) In Russia during WWII.
(c) In Paris.
(d) In New York City.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the "Wise Men" does Isaacson report to have served in active service during WWI?

3. How does Isaacson claim Chip Bohlen became an important American diplomat in Russia?

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

5. What exclusive club did Chip Bohlen join at Harvard according to Isaacson?

(see the answer key)

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