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Chapter 1

1. In October 1964, who is Khrushchev's chief ally?
(a) Brezhnev.
(b) Stalin.
(c) Kosygin.
(d) Mikoyan.

2. What is the economic climate of the Soviet Union in 1964?
(a) Beginning to pick up.
(b) Prosperous.
(c) Grim.
(d) Beginning to decline.

3. Calling on a secure phone, what does Brezhnev request of Khrushchev?
(a) He stay in Moscow.
(b) Temporary authority over ther state.
(c) He state his position on the recent election.
(d) He return to Moscow.

4. What do Khrushchev's children warn him of?
(a) Staying in Moscow too long.
(b) Losing the election.
(c) Conspiracy.
(d) Unloyal friends.

5. Who verbally assaults Khrushchev in 1964?
(a) Stalin.
(b) Mikoyan.
(c) Kosygin.
(d) Brezhnev.

6. What is Khrushchev accused of during the verbal assault in 1964?
(a) Voting against Stalin.
(b) Contradicting Leninist doctrines.
(c) Accepting bribes.
(d) Communist views.

7. After the verbal assault on Khrushchev in 1964, what is he forced to do?
(a) Stand trial.
(b) Retaliate.
(c) Apologize.
(d) Retire.

8. What political positions does Khrushchev hold?
(a) Secretary of State and Prime Minister.
(b) President and party leader.
(c) Party leader and Secretary of State.
(d) Prime Minister and party leader.

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