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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) Every four hours.
(b) Once a week.
(c) Every day at 10:00 a.m.
(d) As needed.

2. In a conversation between JFK and Robert, how far did JFK say that he wanted to push the Russians?
(a) He did not want to push them at all.
(b) To the brink of war.
(c) Not one inch farther than required.
(d) To the precipice of no turning back.

3. Who was approached by a Soviet Embassy official to offer a proposal for removing the missiles from Cuba?
(a) JFK.
(b) John Scali.
(c) Robert.
(d) Sorensen.

4. What does the change in attitude from the letter received on the 26th and the letter received on the 27th suggest?
(a) Deception.
(b) Soviet confusion.
(c) Translation mistakes.
(d) Desire for war.

5. What did the Joint Chief of Staff suggest the U.S. do to respond to the letter sent October 27th?
(a) Refuse any negotiations in a letter.
(b) Meet with Khrushchev personally.
(c) Military action.
(d) Strengthen the blockade.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Afterword, what did victory mean pre-1945?

2. In the section entitled, "It was now up to one single man," when did JFK hope to broadcast his plan to the nation?

3. What animal does Khrushchev compare Russia and the U.S. to when he says they will be exterminated in the case of a war?

4. Who was George Ball?

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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