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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Thirteen Days, pgs. 106-150.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who would not allow Russian planes to refuel or land in Dakar?
(a) Fidel Castro.
(b) The U.S. Navy.
(c) President Sekou Toure.
(d) President Leopold Senghor.

3. What did Ex Comm believe would happen if they put a blockade around Cuba?
(a) Russia would put a blockade around Berlin.
(b) Cuba would give up.
(c) Cuba would bomb the naval fleet.
(d) Russia would use nuclear force.

4. Which country does Robert identify that originally doubted the U.S.'s position regarding Cuba?
(a) France.
(b) Great Britain.
(c) Brazil.
(d) Germany.

5. Who did Robert admire and who also began attending meetings after the meeting with the Joint Chiefs of Staff?
(a) General LeMay.
(b) Secretary McNamara.
(c) Dean Acheson.
(d) John F. Kennedy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Robert tells that JFK felt that if what had happened could be considered a triumph, it was only one for who?

2. How many countries does the Secretary of State have to deal with?

3. After making his decision, when was the President's speech to the nation scheduled for?

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

5. Who said "He can't do that to me" (115) when he learned that missiles were being placed in Cuba?

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