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

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) To serve as a place at which underclassmen could play rowdy poker games.
(d) It was a "final club" for members who would join no others after coming into it.

2. What was the ratio of students who passed the training for Kennan's chosen field to those who took the course, according to Isaacson?
(a) 110:16.
(b) 16:110.
(c) 110:160.
(d) 1:11.

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

4. Who encouraged the United States to rearm and come out of what Isaacson claims to be a period of isolationism following WWI?
(a) Dean Acheson.
(b) Averell Harriman.
(c) Henry Stimson.
(d) John McCloy.

5. Which president does Isaacson report Dean Acheson served as Assistant Secretary of State?
(a) Dwight Eisenhower.
(b) Franklin Roosevelt.
(c) John F. Kennedy.
(d) Harry Truman.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Isaacson, how did Harriman respond to Stalin's shifting demeanor?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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