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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Robert suggest the President use to get an opposite opinion if no one else will offer it?
2. What hit the U-2 plane that was flying reconnaissance over Cuba?
3. Robert tells that JFK felt that if what had happened could be considered a triumph, it was only one for who?
4. Who wrote the letter responding to Khrushchev's first letter?
5. Which two countries in Africa did JFK seek support from during the missile crisis?
Short Essay Questions
1. In the letter drafted by Robert and Sorenson in response to Khrushchev's letter received October 26th, what is the "first ingredient" (79) to a peaceful arrangement? Why?
2. What did RFK believe was wrong with the letter drafted by the State Department that was written in response to the letter received October 27th, and what did he suggest they write instead?
3. How does JFK view the military advisers recommending war? Why does he feel this way?
4. When the crisis was over, why did Kennedy not make a statement assigning credit for the success? And why did he instruct all involved not to provide one either?
5. Why does Robert claim that "we cannot be an island even if we wished; nor can we successfully separate ourselves from the rest of the world" (94)?
6. What does Robert tell is the final lesson learned in the Cuban Missile Crisis?
7. Who did JFK seek advice from? Why?
8. What is JFK referencing when he says that "we are now in an entirely new ball game" (74)? What has changed?
9. How did Africa play a role in the Cuban Missile Crisis?
10. After the Soviet's agree to a stand down, JFK makes an analogy between himself and Abraham Lincoln. What does he say and what does it mean?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In an essay, analyze the validity of the nuclear paradox. What scenarios have shown this paradox to be true? Did Khrushchev's removal of missiles from Cuba signal his unwillingness to go to nuclear war?
Essay Topic 2
Because of Khrushchev's clandestine behavior and known desire to take over Berlin, a comparison is made between him and Hitler. In an essay, compare and contrast Khrushchev and Hitler. In what key ways are they different? Focus on the events in Cuba and Munich.
Essay Topic 3
Checks and Balances are built into the Constitution to protect the people from tyranny and to prevent an abuse of power. Congress was furious that JFK did not consult with them before making his military decision. In an essay, determine whether or not the checks and balance work.
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