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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 did the intelligence community tell JFK on September 19th, regarding the possibility of Russians putting offensive weapons in Cuba?
(a) Russia would put offensive weapons in Cuba.
(b) Russia would use offensive weapons if in Cuba.
(c) Russia would not put offensive weapons in Cuba.
(d) Russia would put offensive weapons in Cuba, but they would not be a threat.

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

3. Robert tells he once heard World War Three would be fought with atomic weapons. What then would the next war be fought with?
(a) Guns and knives.
(b) Swords and cannons.
(c) Sticks and stones.
(d) Atomic weapons.

4. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, what role did Congress play?
(a) They were informed.
(b) Some were members of Ex Comm.
(c) They declared war.
(d) They helped formulate ideas.

5. What piece of information caused JFK to favor the blockade?
(a) Russian promise to use nuclear weapons against Berlin.
(b) No guarantee that American lives would not be lost.
(c) No guarantee of all missiles being destroyed.
(d) The Russian demand to remove bombs from Turkey.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What disturbing news increased the danger of intercepting a Russian ship?

3. What was the main reason that the President did not attend all of the Ex Comm meetings?

4. Who unanimously pushed for immediate military action on Thursday October 18th?

5. What does "Ex Comm" stand for?

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