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

2. What did Dobrynin say the Cubans resented when Robert meets with him after the U-2 was shot down?
(a) Socialism.
(b) Violation of Cuban air space.
(c) The Bay of Pigs.
(d) U.S. democracy.

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

4. How many Russian submarines were in the Caribbean after the blockade took effect?
(a) 6.
(b) 12.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

5. What was one requirement of the blockade plan?
(a) A promise to withdraw weapons from Berlin.
(b) A meeting with the Organization of American States.
(c) All ship that enter the blockade be inspected.
(d) That no ships could pass the blockade.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who, due to his role in the government, might have been the leader of Ex Comm if he had been able to attend more meetings?

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

3. Who sent messages praising Russia and castigating the U.S.?

4. How did the members of Ex Comm avoid arousing suspicion when visiting the White House at 9:15 at night?

5. What was different about the letter received on the morning of October 27th from the letter received October 26th?

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