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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 is SAM an acronym for?
(a) Strategy against missiles.
(b) Surface-to-air-missile.
(c) Submarine aquatic mission.
(d) Surface attack mission.

2. Against what strategy was the following argument used: It would be like "closing the door after the horse has left the barn" (28)?
(a) Nuclear War.
(b) Blockade.
(c) Air stike.
(d) Summit.

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

4. Who presented the United States case to the United Nations?
(a) David Shoup and John LeMay.
(b) Adlai Stevenson and John McCloy.
(c) John McCone and Robert McNamara.
(d) JFK and Robert Kennedy.

5. What book had JFK recently read that had to do with miscalculations leading to war?
(a) The Guns of August.
(b) The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich.
(c) The Dangerous Summer.
(d) Night.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who said, "You are in a pretty bad fix, Mr. President" (29)?

2. What was one requirement of the blockade plan?

3. What does "Ex Comm" stand for?

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

5. After the announcement to the nation, how often would Ex Comm meet?

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