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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Isaacson claim the Secretary of War called Lovett and McCloy?
(a) "Two of a kind."
(b) "The Minnesota Twins."
(c) "The Dynamic Duo."
(d) "The Heavenly Twins."

2. What does Isaacson cite as the difference between Kennan's and Chip Bohlen's approach to preparing for their chosen field?
(a) Kennan approached his preparations with anxiety but Bohlen enjoyed his time studying for the exams.
(b) Kennan had analytic depth, but Bohlen had a more nimble mind.
(c) Kennan was academic, but Bohlen was impulsive.
(d) Bohlen was very social and enjoyed drinking, but Kennan was studied in seclusion and was a tea-totaler.

3. How does Isaacson claim Chip Bohlen became an important American diplomat in Russia?
(a) He fully understood the demands of protocol and effectively avoided turmoil with his Russian hosts.
(b) He was skillful in winning the trust of Russians who were desirous of escaping Soviet Communism and helped them escape to freedom.
(c) He could talk Russian like a native and had the ability to express blunt opinions with a disarming smile.
(d) He understood the priniples of communist dialectics and was able to navigate various negotiations with communist officials.

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

5. What does Isaacson claim to be the reason that Harriman and Dean Acheson supported making post-war loans to the Soviets?
(a) Both considered loans to be a show of good faith that the U.S. was willing to work with the Soviets in spite of ideological differences.
(b) Both saw the loans as a means of gaining bargaining leverage with the Kremlin.
(c) Both considered that the friendship of the Soviets could be bought.
(d) Both realized that the Soviet economy was unproductive and felt that loans could nudge the Soviets to a market economy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Isaacson claim Averell Harriman was when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941?

2. What does Isaacson suggest started becoming a concern to the six "Wise Men" shortly after WWII began?

3. How did John McCloy come into contact with Averell Harriman and Robert Lovett?

4. Where does Isaacson claim Averell Harriman and Dean Acheson first met?

5. Which two of the "Wise Men" does Isaacson claim understood the importance of trade and global involvement from their careers on Wall Street?

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