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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. Who did JFK believe should take public credit for the end of the missile crisis?
(a) Himself.
(b) Noone.
(c) Robert.
(d) The Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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

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

4. What did Robert sarcastically claim to be the advantage to being wrong in the case of military action?
(a) America's nuclear power would keep other countries from voicing disapproval.
(b) All of the enemies would be destroyed.
(c) No one would be around to know.
(d) It was favored by the American people.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was U Thant?

2. What was one requirement of the blockade plan?

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

4. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, what role did Congress play?

5. In which branch of government does Robert believe rank often plays a role?

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