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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Thirteen Days, pgs. 89-106.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Robert tells that JFK felt that if what had happened could be considered a triumph, it was only one for who?
(a) Cuba.
(b) The Soviet Union.
(c) America.
(d) The next generation.

2. Why does Khrushchev claim the Soviet Union has placed missiles in Cuba?
(a) To provoke the U.S. into war.
(b) To fire upon all major U.S. cities.
(c) To prevent the U.S. from invading.
(d) To potect the Soviet people in Cuba.

3. Who wrote the letter responding to Khrushchev's first letter?
(a) The Joint Chiefs of Staff.
(b) JFK and Robert.
(c) Robert and Sorensen.
(d) The State Department.

4. Who was Tommy Thompson?
(a) Chief of Staff.
(b) Secretary of State.
(c) Former Ambassador to Cuba.
(d) Former Ambassador to the Soviet Union.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who said, "I have participated in two wars and know that war ends when it has rolled through cities and villages, everywhere sowing death and destruction" (67)?

3. According to the afterword, what would choosing nuclear war mean?

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

5. Who was JFK communicating with on a daily basis?

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