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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By Kremlin standards, how is Khrushchev regarded?
(a) A nice guy.
(b) Ineffective.
(c) Cruel.
(d) Sympathetic.

2. What happens to Stalin on March 1, 1953?
(a) Is assassinated.
(b) Dies.
(c) Heart attack.
(d) Summons Khrushchev.

3. When does Sergei die?
(a) 1939.
(b) 1938.
(c) 1937.
(d) 1936.

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

5. What position does Khrushchev hold at a Red Square funeral?
(a) Driver.
(b) Speaker.
(c) Ex officio.
(d) Pastor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Khrushchev marry in 1914?

2. What happens to Lenin in 1922 that leaves him an invalid until his death?

3. When is Khrushchev born?

4. When does Khrushchev join the Bolsheviks?

5. What occurs on March 4, 1953?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Khrushchev decline an invitation to serve as deputy head of the Soviet government?

2. What is Khrushchev hoping as a result of his voluntary retirement?

3. In terms of percentages of resources, what does WWII take from the USSR and Ukraine?

4. Why does Khrushchev wear a mask when dealing with Beria?

5. What benefit does Khrushchev receive from having Ivan Pisarev as a friend?

6. Why does Khrushchev prefer pseudo-science?

7. What does Khrushchev begin to do while working as an apprentice?

8. As leader of Moscow's smallest district, how does Khrushchev prove himself?

9. Describe what role Khrushchev holds as ex-officio and what actions he is able to take in this position.

10. What is Khrushchev involved in once he moves to Kharlov?

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