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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Thirteen Days, pgs. 35-61.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What piece of information caused JFK to favor the blockade?
(a) The Russian demand to remove bombs from Turkey.
(b) No guarantee of all missiles being destroyed.
(c) Russian promise to use nuclear weapons against Berlin.
(d) No guarantee that American lives would not be lost.

2. Who unanimously pushed for immediate military action on Thursday October 18th?
(a) The Joint Chiefs of Staff.
(b) Ex Comm.
(c) Congress.
(d) Americans.

3. What did JFK read aloud at a meeting with a Russian representative?
(a) His own statement from September 4th.
(b) The Bible.
(c) The Declaration of Independence.
(d) Khrushchev's statement from September 19th.

4. How far was the original line of interception for the blockade?
(a) 800 miles.
(b) 750 miles.
(c) 500 miles.
(d) 8000 miles.

5. What might have happened to the President if he had not acted?
(a) Impeachment.
(b) Death.
(c) Public humiliation.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who said that Russia only wanted to "give bread to Cuba in order to prevent hunger in that country" (34)?

2. How did the members of Ex Comm avoid arousing suspicion when visiting the White House at 9:15 at night?

3. After the announcement to the nation, how often would Ex Comm meet?

4. What was the "legal foundation" (40) for the blockade?

5. What did JFK order into the air at all times until the crisis was over?

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