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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Thirteen Days, to Page 34.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the section "Tuesday morning, October 16, 1962 . . .," why were initial reports of missiles in Cuba not passed on to the President?
(a) They were reports from double agents.
(b) They were lies.
(c) They were passed on to the President, but were ignored.
(d) They needed to be rechecked.

3. Who does Robert speak to about the President's concern about missiles in Cuba on September 4th?
(a) Soviet Chairman Nikita Khrushchev.
(b) Ambassador Dobrynin.
(c) The Deputy Attorney General.
(d) The President.

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

5. What did the intelligence community tell JFK on September 19th, regarding the possibility of Russians putting offensive weapons in Cuba?
(a) Russia would not put offensive weapons in Cuba.
(b) Russia would put offensive weapons in Cuba, but they would not be a threat.
(c) Russia would use offensive weapons if in Cuba.
(d) Russia would put offensive weapons in Cuba.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many Americans could potentially have died within minutes of the known missiles being fired off as of October 18th?

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

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

4. What is one effect of pressure, according to Robert?

5. Who unanimously pushed for immediate military action on Thursday October 18th?

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