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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. Robert describes the conflict in Cuba as one between two atomic nations. What are the two atomic nations he refers to?
(a) Berlin and Cuba.
(b) US and USSR.
(c) US and Cuba.
(d) US and Germany.

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

3. What did JFK order into the air at all times until the crisis was over?
(a) Helicopters with anti-missile equipment.
(b) Nothing, all of the action was at sea for the blockade.
(c) B-52 bombers with atomic weapons.
(d) U-2's to take photographs.

4. When Robert meets with Dobrynin after the blockade is put into effect, what does Dobrynin say the ships will do?
(a) Re-route to another country.
(b) Take military action against boarders.
(c) Continue as planned.
(d) Turn back to Russia.

5. Who said, "It is exactly what I would have done . . . a great government such as yours does not act without evidence" (41)?
(a) General de Gaulle.
(b) Chancellor Konrad Adenauer.
(c) Dean Acheson.
(d) Prime Minister John Diefenbaker.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did John F. Kennedy call his brother, Robert, to the White House to discuss the photographs taken over Cuba?

2. Who said, "they, no more than we, can let these things go by without doing something. They can't after all their statements, permit us to take out their missiles, kill a lot of Russians, and then do nothing. If they don't take action in Cuba, they certainly will in Berlin" (28)?

3. Who does JFK meet with whom Robert claims he "trusted implicitly" (51)?

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

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

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