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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When had Dean Acheson worked with Secretary of State George Marshall, prior to Marshall's appointment to the State Department, according to Isaacson?
(a) In China to mediate an end to the civil war between Chiang Kai-shek and Mao Tse Tung.
(b) During a campaign to shake America out of its post WWI "isolationism."
(c) While he was on the Yale crew coached by Averell Harriman.
(d) As a clerk to Supreme Court Justice William Howard Taft.

2. With whom does Isaacson report Harriman shared responsibility that came to him after the meeting between Roosevelt and Churchill?
(a) Admiral William Standley.
(b) Lord Beaverbrook, Churchill's Minister of Supply.
(c) John McCloy.
(d) Robert Lovett.

3. How does Isaacson claim Bohlen distinguished himself in the service of his first assignment?
(a) He impressed members of the Roosevelt Administration with his insights into economics and industry.
(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 left a strong impression with his writing ability.

4. What does Isaacson claim to be the goal of the "Wise Men"?
(a) To scale government back to the limits of the Constitution.
(b) To limit the spread of Soviet Communism.
(c) To rebuild Europe after WWII.
(d) To expand the authority of the Federal Reserve Bank over the monetary policy.

5. What does Isaacson claim to be Bohlen's view of Bolshevism?
(a) He was fascinated by the tenants of Soviet Communism.
(b) He was nonjudgemental and unreflective about Bolshevism.
(c) He saw Bolshevism to be a threat to liberal progressivism in Western nations.
(d) He reviled in the violent destruction Bolsheviks were willing to employ to hold onto power.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What agreement does Isaacson record Roosevelt and Churchill made during their initial meeting after America's entry into WWII?

3. What does Isaacson report to be the legacy of Harvard's President Charles Elliot after his 40 year tenure ended in 1909?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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