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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Thirteen Days, pgs. 89-106.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the announcement to the nation, how often would Ex Comm meet?
(a) As needed.
(b) Every day at 10:00 a.m.
(c) Once a week.
(d) Every four hours.

2. Who does JFK write to after the Russians agree to remove missiles from Cuba?
(a) Mrs. Anderson.
(b) Castro.
(c) Khrushchev.
(d) Mrs. Onasis.

3. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, what role did Congress play?
(a) They were informed.
(b) Some were members of Ex Comm.
(c) They helped formulate ideas.
(d) They declared war.

4. Who would analyze Khrushchev's personal letter and make recommendations on October 27th?
(a) Congress.
(b) The State Department.
(c) Robert.
(d) The Joint Chiefs of Staff.

5. How many countries does the Secretary of State have to deal with?
(a) One hundered and twenty.
(b) Fifty.
(c) Seven.
(d) One hundered and seventy-five.

Short Answer Questions

1. After making his decision, when was the President's speech to the nation scheduled for?

2. According to Robert in "Some of the things we learned . . .," what must a President have access to?

3. What position did John McCloy one hold?

4. Who intervened with the newspapers to delay the report of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

5. Who said, "I have participated in two wars and know that war ends when it has rolled through cities and villages, everywhere sowing death and destruction" (67)?

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