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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. After the announcement to the nation, how often would Ex Comm meet?
(a) As needed.
(b) Every four hours.
(c) Every day at 10:00 a.m.
(d) Once a week.

2. Who said, "if the Russians' response makes a military action or invasion inevitable, I want to be able to feel that we will not have to waste any days having to get ready" (47).
(a) JFK.
(b) General Shoup.
(c) General LeMay.
(d) Secretary McNamara.

3. What position did John McCloy one hold?
(a) Secretary of State.
(b) Cheif Justice for the Supreme Court.
(c) High Commissioner to Germany.
(d) Ambassador to Russia.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How far was the original line of interception for the blockade?

4. What does Robert believe often leads to war?

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

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