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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which two of the "Wise Men" does Isaacson claim understood the importance of trade and global involvement from their careers on Wall Street?
(a) George Kennan and Dean Acheson.
(b) Chip Bohlen and Robert Lovett.
(c) John McCloy and Dean Acheson.
(d) Averell Harriman and Robert Lovett.

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

4. What was Bohlen's first assignment after he completed training in his field, according to Issacson?
(a) He was assigned Under Secretary of the National Recovery Administration.
(b) He was given a seat on the board of directors of the Union Pacific Railway.
(c) He was posted in Prague.
(d) He was made partner with W.A. Harriman & Co.

5. What Assistant Secretary of War does Isaacson cite as fearing American isolationism after WWII?
(a) Averell Harriman.
(b) John McCloy.
(c) Robert Lovett.
(d) Dean Acheson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Isaacson report chose Kennan and Bohlen for service in the American Embassy in Moscow?

2. 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?

3. What does Isaacson claim the six men profiled in The Wise Men represent?

4. With what investment house did Isaacson claim Averell Harriman merged W.A. Harriman & Co.?

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

(see the answer key)

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