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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. Who presented the argument for a blockade?
(a) John McCone.
(b) Bob McNamara.
(c) Robert Kennedy.
(d) Dean Rusk.

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

4. What does Robert claim was impossible for Ex Comm to come up with when making their recommendations to JFK?
(a) A unanimous vote.
(b) The right answer.
(c) An intelligent response.
(d) A dogmatism.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While Ex Comm was making final decisions regarding their recommendations, JFK was where?

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

3. What does "Ex Comm" stand for?

4. What piece of information caused JFK to favor the blockade?

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

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