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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. According to Robert in the section, "It was now up to one single man," what did JFK stress in his speech to the nation?
(a) The blockade was the initial step.
(b) The U.S. would invade Cuba.
(c) The U.S. was not yet in danger.
(d) The surgical air-strike was the initial step.

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

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

4. Against what strategy was the following argument used: It would be like "closing the door after the horse has left the barn" (28)?
(a) Air stike.
(b) Nuclear War.
(c) Summit.
(d) Blockade.

5. When looking at the first photographs of the missile bases in Cuba, what did JFK say it looked like?
(a) Farm.
(b) Football field.
(c) Swimming pool.
(d) Soccer field.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is SAM an acronym for?

2. What did Robert sarcastically claim to be the advantage to being wrong in the case of military action?

3. Why did JFK change the line of interception for the blockade?

4. What did Ex Comm believe would happen if they put a blockade around Cuba?

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

(see the answer key)

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