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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 is one effect of pressure, according to Robert?
(a) It brings out unknown characteristics and strengths.
(b) It makes everyone agree.
(c) It causes everyone to cry.
(d) It leads to quitting.

2. What was Robert's main argument against a surprise attack?
(a) America's traditions and history.
(b) Cowardice of surprise.
(c) Christian morality.
(d) Ineffectiveness of attack.

3. Who, due to his role in the government, might have been the leader of Ex Comm if he had been able to attend more meetings?
(a) John McCone.
(b) Robert Kennedy.
(c) Dean Rusk.
(d) Thomas Bundy.

4. How did the members of Ex Comm avoid arousing suspicion when visiting the White House at 9:15 at night?
(a) They all rode with Robert.
(b) They took the secret entrance.
(c) They arrived at different times.
(d) Not all went to the meeting.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of non-fiction is Thirteen Days?

2. What did Secretary McNamara do, despite his dissent to the strategy?

3. Who does Robert speak to about the President's concern about missiles in Cuba on September 4th?

4. What statement did the Russians make public on September 11th?

5. Against what strategy was the following argument used: It would be like "closing the door after the horse has left the barn" (28)?

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