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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 JFK ask in a letter to Khrushchev after ordering the blockade?
(a) All shipes to turn back.
(b) For Khrushchev to leave Berlin out of their deliberations.
(c) All missiles to be handed over.
(d) For Khrushchev to observe the quarantine.

2. After making his decision, when was the President's speech to the nation scheduled for?
(a) Sunday evening.
(b) Saturday afternoon.
(c) Monday evening.
(d) Tuesday morning.

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

4. What was the main reason that the President did not attend all of the Ex Comm meetings?
(a) To avoid arousing suspicion.
(b) Important diplomatic duties.
(c) Evasion of responsibility.
(d) Busy schedule.

5. What did Ex Comm believe would happen if they put a blockade around Cuba?
(a) Cuba would bomb the naval fleet.
(b) Cuba would give up.
(c) Russia would use nuclear force.
(d) Russia would put a blockade around Berlin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Robert suggest JFK do on September 4th regarding the possibility of Russia placing missiles in Cuba?

2. What is SAM an acronym for?

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

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

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

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