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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Thirteen Days, pgs. 63-88.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Joint Chief of Staff suggest the U.S. do to respond to the letter sent October 27th?
(a) Refuse any negotiations in a letter.
(b) Military action.
(c) Strengthen the blockade.
(d) Meet with Khrushchev personally.

2. What position did Robert hold in the Kennedy administration?
(a) Secretary of Defense.
(b) Attorney General.
(c) Senator.
(d) Press Secretary.

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

4. Why did JFK originally want to remove the missiles from Turkey?
(a) He did not want to anger the Soviets.
(b) He wanted to invade Turkey.
(c) They were dangerous to world peace.
(d) They were obsolete.

5. What extended metaphor does Khrushchev use to conclude his letter from October 26th?
(a) A journey while driving a car.
(b) The tying of a knot.
(c) A flood.
(d) The scoring of a goal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened around 10:30, October 27th, the first day of the blockade?

2. When JFK says, "this is the night I should go to the theater" (84), what famous historical figure is he referencing?

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

4. How many destroyers did the U.S. put in Caribbean waters?

5. What position did John McCloy one hold?

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