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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. According to Khrushchev, who are the only people who would provoke war in today's nuclear world?
(a) Morons and aggressors.
(b) Democrats.
(c) Lunatics and suicides.
(d) Americans.

2. Which two countries in Africa did JFK seek support from during the missile crisis?
(a) Algeria and Kenya.
(b) Guinea and Senegal.
(c) Canary Islands and South Africa.
(d) Egypt and Ethiopia.

3. When did John F. Kennedy call his brother, Robert, to the White House to discuss the photographs taken over Cuba?
(a) October 16, 1962.
(b) September 4, 1962.
(c) October 20, 1964.
(d) October 15, 1964.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did JFK believe should take public credit for the end of the missile crisis?

2. In the section "Tuesday morning, October 16, 1962 . . .," why were initial reports of missiles in Cuba not passed on to the President?

3. Why does Khrushchev claim the Soviet Union has placed missiles in Cuba?

4. Who was the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation at the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

5. Who publicly confronted Soviet Union Ambassador V. A. Zorin?

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