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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. What animal does Khrushchev compare Russia and the U.S. to when he says they will be exterminated in the case of a war?
(a) Rats.
(b) Hawkes.
(c) Doves.
(d) Moles.

2. After the announcement to the nation, how often would Ex Comm meet?
(a) As needed.
(b) Once a week.
(c) Every day at 10:00 a.m.
(d) Every four hours.

3. 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?
(a) Robert Kennedy.
(b) John McCone.
(c) Dean Rusk.
(d) Thomas Bundy.

4. What was the "legal foundation" (40) for the blockade?
(a) The UN regulations.
(b) The OAS Charter.
(c) The OSHA regulations.
(d) The Cuban Peace Treaty.

5. Who told Ambassador Dobrynin about the President's intended speech?
(a) Dean Acheson.
(b) Secretary Rusk.
(c) Robert Kennedy.
(d) Adlai Stevenson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robert suggest the President use to get an opposite opinion if no one else will offer it?

2. Who was U Thant?

3. Who would not allow Russian planes to refuel or land in Dakar?

4. Which two countries in Africa did JFK seek support from during the missile crisis?

5. At what time did the long and personal letter from Khrushchev come on October 26th?

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