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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Thirteen Days, pgs. 63-88.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What disturbing news increased the danger of intercepting a Russian ship?
(a) The Russian refusal to stop.
(b) The nuclear devices being transported were unstable.
(c) The air crafts following the ships.
(d) A Russian submarine approached as well.

2. Who said that Russia only wanted to "give bread to Cuba in order to prevent hunger in that country" (34)?
(a) Khrushchev.
(b) Dobrynin.
(c) Gromyko.
(d) Castro.

3. After making his decision, when was the President's speech to the nation scheduled for?
(a) Tuesday morning.
(b) Sunday evening.
(c) Saturday afternoon.
(d) Monday evening.

4. What happened around 10:30, October 27th, the first day of the blockade?
(a) The Cubans overran the U.S. embassy.
(b) The Russian ships stopped.
(c) The Russian ships fired upon a U-2.
(d) The Cubans shot down a plane.

5. What is one effect of pressure, according to Robert?
(a) It brings out unknown characteristics and strengths.
(b) It causes everyone to cry.
(c) It makes everyone agree.
(d) It leads to quitting.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many passengers were on the East German Passenger ship that approached the blockade?

2. Who sent messages praising Russia and castigating the U.S.?

3. According to Robert in the section, "It was now up to one single man," what did JFK stress in his speech to the nation?

4. What is SAM an acronym for?

5. Who said, "You are in a pretty bad fix, Mr. President" (29)?

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