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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Isaacson report to be the U.S. ambassador to Russia immediately after WWII?
(a) Averell Harriman.
(b) George Kennan.
(c) John McCloy.
(d) Robert Lovett.

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

3. What exclusive club did Chip Bohlen join at Harvard according to Isaacson?
(a) Sphinx-Kalumet Club.
(b) The Harvard Lampoon.
(c) Skull and Bones.
(d) The Porcellian.

4. What approach did Wall Street favor regarding the future of Germany's industrial base during plans for the post-war era, according to Isaacson?
(a) Wall Street favored placing German corporations under the control of the American government to reduce the possibility of competition from vigorous foreign markets.
(b) Wall Street favored putting German companies under the control of American Corporations to expand markets around the world.
(c) Wall Street favored Soviet usurpation of German manufacturing equipment so American manufacturers would have a market advantage in Europe.
(d) Wall Street favored reviving Germany because of the business opportunities.

5. Which of the "Wise Men," according to Isaacson, attended The Hill School in Philadelphia?
(a) George Kennan.
(b) Chip Bohlen.
(c) John McCloy.
(d) Robert Lovett.

6. Which two of the "Wise Men" does Isaacson claim understood the importance of trade and global involvement from their careers on Wall Street?
(a) Chip Bohlen and Robert Lovett.
(b) John McCloy and Dean Acheson.
(c) George Kennan and Dean Acheson.
(d) Averell Harriman and Robert Lovett.

7. 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.

8. What event early in WWII does Isaacson quote John McCloy as calling, "...regrettable in the clear light of perfect hindsight"?
(a) Roosevelt's decision to prioritize the war in Europe rather than the Pacific.
(b) Naming Douglas MacArthur as Supreme Allied Commander in the Pacific.
(c) Becoming an ally with the Soviet Union.
(d) The relocation of citizens of Japanese ancestry living on the West Coast.

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

10. What does Isaacson report that John McCloy called, "Something that is worse than anything probably that ever happened in the world"?
(a) The dropping of the atom bomb on Hiroshima.
(b) The rift that was coming between the Soviet Union and the United States.
(c) The death of Franklin Roosevelt.
(d) The devastation caused to Germany from WWII.

11. What position did the "Wise Man" who implemented the Lend Lease program eventually take in the Roosevelt administration?
(a) Under Secretary of State.
(b) Secretary of Commerce.
(c) Assistant Secretary of War.
(d) Assistant Secretary of State for Economic Affairs.

12. What is the reason Isaacson suggests that John McCLoy's mother encouraged him to tutor children of her wealthy clients during summers away from school?
(a) It was his mother's way of assuring he would make the right social contacts.
(b) Because the pay was better than taking one of the part-time jobs in the city.
(c) Because he would be better able to continue his advanced studies while working with younger children.
(d) So he could be networking for a good career.

13. Isaacson reports which "Wise Man" worked to implement Franklin Roosevelt's Lend Lease program?
(a) John McCloy.
(b) Henry Stimson.
(c) George Kennan.
(d) Dean Acheson.

14. What does Isaacson claim the six men profiled in The Wise Men represent?
(a) New Democrats.
(b) Ivy League colleges.
(c) The American Establishment.
(d) Moderate Republicans.

15. What decision did Secretary of State Edward Stettinius make that Isaacson claimed frustrated Harriman?
(a) Stettinius began direct negotiations with Stalin.
(b) Stettinius ordered Harriman to stay in Russia during the aftermath of Roosevelt's death.
(c) Stettinius ordered Harriman's replacement as Ambassador to Russia.
(d) Stettinius began the process of cutting Russia out of any post-war decsions.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What unusual practice did Soviet pilots take as they flew in approach to Russian cities, according to Isaacson?

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

4. For what purpose had Robert Lovett's father been grooming him and Averell Harriman since their graduation from college, according to Isaacson?

5. What does Isaacson claim to have been America's foreign policy following WWI?

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