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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. On October 18th, photographs showed what disturbing new information?
(a) The missiles were complete.
(b) Atomic missiles were being directed at certain American cities.
(c) The Cubans were testing missiles.
(d) There were no missiles, it was a mistake.

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

3. What was the "legal foundation" (40) for the blockade?
(a) The UN regulations.
(b) The OAS Charter.
(c) The OSHA regulations.
(d) The Cuban Peace Treaty.

4. 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) A Russian submarine approached as well.
(d) The air crafts following the ships.

5. How did the members of Ex Comm avoid arousing suspicion when visiting the White House at 9:15 at night?
(a) They took the secret entrance.
(b) They all rode with Robert.
(c) They arrived at different times.
(d) Not all went to the meeting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who presented the United States case to the United Nations?

2. Who urged the President to release photos of missiles to the UN for publication?

3. Who, due to his role in the government, might have been the leader of Ex Comm if he had been able to attend more meetings?

4. What was the name of the first ship boarded at the blockade?

5. What did Dobrynin say the Cubans resented when Robert meets with him after the U-2 was shot down?

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