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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Isaacson claim to be Harriman's first crusade in his role with the Roosevelt Administration?
(a) To gain federal funding for expanded rail road construction.
(b) To encourage the Fed to make low interest loans to investment banks.
(c) To encourage the government to help increase the nation's rail freight capabilities.
(d) To make rail transportation the exclusive means of transporting military equipment within the U.S. borders.

4. After Roosevelt and Churchill made their agreement, what became the responsibility of Averell Harriman?
(a) To direct the shift in the balance of power between England and the United States.
(b) To act as a strong man against Stalin's bluntness.
(c) To travel to Moscow to offer aid to the government of the Soviet Union in their confrontation against Germany.
(d) To direct the formation of foreign policy from Washington.

5. With what country did Bohlen become fascinated during late-night discussions at Harvard?
(a) Japan.
(b) Germany.
(c) Russia.
(d) China.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position did the "Wise Man" who implemented the Lend Lease program eventually take in the Roosevelt administration?

2. What approach did Wall Street favor regarding the future of Germany's industrial base during plans for the post-war era, according to Isaacson?

3. How did George Kennan develop his connection to Russia according to Isaacson?

4. Which of the "Wise Men's" father does Isaacson claim worked for E.H. Harriman with Union Pacific Rail Road?

5. What does Isaacson claim to the Lovett's and Harriman's most important innovation to the industry for which they were prepared by Judge Lovett?

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