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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 was the main reason that the President did not attend all of the Ex Comm meetings?
(a) Evasion of responsibility.
(b) Busy schedule.
(c) Important diplomatic duties.
(d) To avoid arousing suspicion.

2. According to Robert in the section, "It was now up to one single man," what did JFK stress in his speech to the nation?
(a) The surgical air-strike was the initial step.
(b) The blockade was the initial step.
(c) The U.S. was not yet in danger.
(d) The U.S. would invade Cuba.

3. What does "Ex Comm" stand for?
(a) Executive Committee of the National Security Council.
(b) Executing Communication for the Cold War.
(c) Executive Communications with Cuba.
(d) Executing Communists.

4. On October 18th, photographs showed what disturbing new information?
(a) The missiles were complete.
(b) Atomic missiles were being directed at certain American cities.
(c) There were no missiles, it was a mistake.
(d) The Cubans were testing missiles.

5. Who would analyze Khrushchev's personal letter and make recommendations on October 27th?
(a) The Joint Chiefs of Staff.
(b) Robert.
(c) The State Department.
(d) Congress.

Short Answer Questions

1. What feeling does Robert believe Congress and the country is turning to but should not?

2. What type of non-fiction is Thirteen Days?

3. What do men have the power to do today that they did not in past war making?

4. Who presented the argument for a blockade?

5. Who was the ex-Chancellor of Germany at the outbreak of World War I?

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