The Wise Men: Six Friends and the World They Made: Acheson, Bohlen,... Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How does Isaacson claim Joseph Stalin's temperament changed between Harriman's first and second meetings? (from Chapter 8)

In the first meeting Stalin was aloof and disinterested, in the second meeting he was eager and cooperative.

In the first meeting Stalin was panicked and demanding, but in the second meeting Stalin was calm and reasonable.

In the first meeting Stalin was scheming and evasive, in the second meeting he was congenial and open.

In the first meeting Stalin was candid and friendly, but in the second meeting he was confrontational, accusing and paranoid.

2.

What does Isaacson say caused the crack up of the foreign policy establishment? (from Chapter 24)

Wars.

Inflation.

Vietnam.

Arrogance.

3.

What does Isaacson report eventually came of the idea of a "Western Union" military alliance? (from Chapter 15)

It became the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

It became the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

It became the European Union (EU).

It became the United Nations (UN).

4.

Who coined the term "Iron Curtain" in a cable to President Truman? (from Chapters 9-10)

John McCloy.

Henry Stimson.

George Kennan.

Winston Churchill.

5.

What does Isaacson suggest was a practical challenge that Truman faced when he began his presidency? (from Chapters 9-10)

Truman, as vice president, had not been part of any post-war planning meetings nor had he been given any military secrets, such as the existence of the atomic bomb.

Some people were not aware that he was the Vice President.

He was not well versed in foreign policy.

Truman was replacing Roosevelt who had become identifiable with the presidency.

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