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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 the purpose of the club that Bohlen joined?
(a) It was called a "waiting" club where members waited to be asked to join a more prestigious club.
(b) To train underclassmen on their place on campus.
(c) It was a "final club" for members who would join no others after coming into it.
(d) To serve as a place at which underclassmen could play rowdy poker games.

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

3. What did Isaacson claim to be Kennan's strong areas in his training?
(a) Protocol and foreign cultures.
(b) International Law and economics.
(c) International Law and German.
(d) Language interpretation and religious studies.

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

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) It was his mother's way of assuring he would make the right social contacts.
(c) Because the pay was better than taking one of the part-time jobs in the city.
(d) So he could be networking for a good career.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. With what country did Bohlen become fascinated during late-night discussions at Harvard?

3. Which of the "Wise Men" does Isaacson report to be the son of a wealthy railway tycoon?

4. Which of the "Wise Men" does Isaacson report to have negotiated trade deals with leaders of the communist government in Russia in 1922?

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

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