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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. In which branch of government does Robert believe rank often plays a role?
(a) Congressional.
(b) Legislative.
(c) Executive.
(d) Judicial.

2. Why did JFK change the line of interception for the blockade?
(a) To show force.
(b) To buy time.
(c) To tighten the line.
(d) For safety.

3. What did JFK ask in a letter to Khrushchev after ordering the blockade?
(a) All shipes to turn back.
(b) For Khrushchev to observe the quarantine.
(c) For Khrushchev to leave Berlin out of their deliberations.
(d) All missiles to be handed over.

4. Whose plane was shot down while flying reconnaissance over Cuba?
(a) Major Rudolf Anderson, Jr.
(b) Secretary Rusk.
(c) General McNamara.
(d) John Kennedy, Jr.

5. What was the main reason that the President did not attend all of the Ex Comm meetings?
(a) Evasion of responsibility.
(b) Important diplomatic duties.
(c) To avoid arousing suspicion.
(d) Busy schedule.

Short Answer Questions

1. When JFK says, "this is the night I should go to the theater" (84), what famous historical figure is he referencing?

2. What did JFK read aloud at a meeting with a Russian representative?

3. Who was the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation at the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

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

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

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