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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. Who suggested that the US take military action against Cuba for America's safety, not knowing about the missiles?
(a) Senator Homer E. Caphart.
(b) Senator J. William Fulbright.
(c) Senator Richard B. Russell.
(d) Senator Robert F. Kennedy.

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

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

4. 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 passed on to the President, but were ignored.
(b) They needed to be rechecked.
(c) They were reports from double agents.
(d) They were lies.

5. What was JFK's feeling after meeting with a Russian representative after learning about missiles in Cuba?
(a) Rage.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Content.
(d) Displeased.

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. Who did Robert admire and who also began attending meetings after the meeting with the Joint Chiefs of Staff?

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

4. What was the main reason that the President did not attend all of the Ex Comm meetings?

5. What does "Ex Comm" stand for?

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