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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Thirteen Days, pgs. 106-150.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What might have happened to the President if he had not acted?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Death.
(c) Impeachment.
(d) Public humiliation.

2. What feeling does Robert believe Congress and the country is turning to but should not?
(a) Marxism.
(b) Communism.
(c) Inclusion.
(d) Isolationism.

3. While Ex Comm was making final decisions regarding their recommendations, JFK was where?
(a) Russia.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Washington D.C.
(d) New York.

4. Robert tells that JFK felt that if what had happened could be considered a triumph, it was only one for who?
(a) The Soviet Union.
(b) Cuba.
(c) America.
(d) The next generation.

5. What was Robert's main argument against a surprise attack?
(a) Christian morality.
(b) Ineffectiveness of attack.
(c) America's traditions and history.
(d) Cowardice of surprise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Neustadt and Allison identify the President as in regards to war making?

2. What does JFK worry that that Khrushchev may have misjudged?

3. What did Robert promise to do with his daughters on October 28th?

4. What paradox does Neustadt and Allison claim exists that the Constitution attempted to solve?

5. How many passengers were on the East German Passenger ship that approached the blockade?

(see the answer key)

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