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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. According to Robert in the section, "It was now up to one single man," what did JFK stress in his speech to the nation?
(a) The U.S. would invade Cuba.
(b) The blockade was the initial step.
(c) The surgical air-strike was the initial step.
(d) The U.S. was not yet in danger.

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

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

4. What did Robert promise to do with his daughters on October 28th?
(a) Go to a Horse Show.
(b) Go shopping.
(c) Attend the theater.
(d) Buy Halloween costumes.

5. Which country does Robert identify that originally doubted the U.S.'s position regarding Cuba?
(a) Great Britain.
(b) France.
(c) Brazil.
(d) Germany.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does JFK meet with whom Robert claims he "trusted implicitly" (51)?

2. How far was the original line of interception for the blockade?

3. How many Russian submarines were in the Caribbean after the blockade took effect?

4. What disturbing news increased the danger of intercepting a Russian ship?

5. Which group was created "for the purpose of effective conduct of the operations of the executive branch in the current crisis" (45)?

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