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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Isaacson claim Joseph Stalin's temperament changed between Harriman's first and second meetings?
(a) In the first meeting Stalin was aloof and disinterested, in the second meeting he was eager and cooperative.
(b) In the first meeting Stalin was candid and friendly, but in the second meeting he was confrontational, accusing and paranoid.
(c) In the first meeting Stalin was panicked and demanding, but in the second meeting Stalin was calm and reasonable.
(d) In the first meeting Stalin was scheming and evasive, in the second meeting he was congenial and open.

2. According to Isaacson, how did Harriman respond to Stalin's shifting demeanor?
(a) Harriman was dismayed and threatened to leave.
(b) Harriman was blunt and counseled patience.
(c) Harriman was confused and called Washington for advice.
(d) Harriman was indifferent and held to his mission.

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

4. Under what circumstances did Robert Lovett claim to Isaacson that he met the Harriman Family?
(a) He met the Harriman Family on a Transatlantic cruise on his way to France.
(b) Lovett's father's private rail car was coupled onto E. H. Harriman's private train.
(c) He met the Harriman Family as he was moving to attend Yale Univeristy.
(d) He met the Harriman Family while he visited his father's office with the Union Pacific Railroad.

5. Who convinced one of the "Wise Men" to stop doing business with the Russian communists, according to Isaacson?
(a) Franklin Roosevelt.
(b) Calvin Coolidge.
(c) Charles DeGaul.
(d) Winston Churchill.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Isaacson, who was the President of the United States who thought Russia could be an ally after WWII?

2. What was the focus of the agreement after the initial meeting between Roosevelt and Churchill, according to Isaacson?

3. What did Isaacson claim to be Kennan's strong areas in his training?

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

5. How does Isaacson report that Averell Harriman's support for the successful presidential candidacy of Franklin Roosevelt was rewarded in 1932?

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