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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. What did Robert sarcastically claim to be the advantage to being wrong in the case of military action?
(a) America's nuclear power would keep other countries from voicing disapproval.
(b) All of the enemies would be destroyed.
(c) It was favored by the American people.
(d) No one would be around to know.

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

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

4. What happened around 10:30, October 27th, the first day of the blockade?
(a) The Cubans overran the U.S. embassy.
(b) The Russian ships stopped.
(c) The Cubans shot down a plane.
(d) The Russian ships fired upon a U-2.

5. In the section entitled, "It was now up to one single man," when did JFK hope to broadcast his plan to the nation?
(a) Tuesday.
(b) Monday.
(c) Never.
(d) Sunday.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who publicly confronted Soviet Union Ambassador V. A. Zorin?

3. Which group was created "for the purpose of effective conduct of the operations of the executive branch in the current crisis" (45)?

4. What was one recommendation from the military action plan?

5. Who presented the United States case to the United Nations?

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