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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 decision did Harriman influence Stalin to make, according to Isaacson, to get around the decision of Secretary Stettinius?
(a) He advised Stalin to negotiate directly with Churchill to counter Stettinius' efforts.
(b) He influenced Stalin to reject the replacement Stettinius planned to send.
(c) He used his connections in the Kremlin to navigate some of Stettinius's negotiations.
(d) To send Vyacheslav Molotov to the grand opening of the United Nations so Harriman could accompany him on the trip.

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

3. Under whom does Isaacson report Kennan studied for his chosen field?
(a) Alexander Kirk.
(b) Angus Crawford.
(c) William Castle.
(d) Joseph Grew.

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

5. What unusual practice did Soviet pilots take as they flew in approach to Russian cities, according to Isaacson?
(a) They went into a "torpedo dive" to best avoid being hit by enemy fire.
(b) They approached Russian cities at tree top level so as to be recognized by the Russian military.
(c) They did barrel rolls to impress Stalin with their skill.
(d) They shut off their engines and glided into a landing to avoid detections by subversives.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Isaacson report to be the differences between the negotiating styles of Roosevelt and Truman?

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. What does Isaacson report to be the warning the Allied powers gave to the Japanese regarding the dropping of the atomic bomb?

4. 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?

5. Who wrote the top-secret "recommendations for the use of nuclear weapons"?

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