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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. When does Khrushchev know Stalin no longer trusts him?

2. What is Khrushchev expecting on March 1, 1953?

3. Where does Khrushchev go in 1908 to join his father?

4. When does Sergei die?

5. Who takes over as Prime Minister after Khrushchev leaves office?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Stalin feel about Khrushchev's reform plans?

3. What does Khrushchev do as a chief political commissar?

4. What is the condition of Yuzovka by 1921?

5. Why does Khrushchev's family flee Kiev?

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

7. What does Khrushchev do when elected party secretary for the school he has been attending?

8. What is Stalin's personality like after his heart attacks in 1954 and 1947?

9. Unlike many of his colleagues, what does Khrushchev have a fascination about?

10. Why does Khrushchev demand to be the lead person for agriculture upon becoming the party leader?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the goal of the Anti-Stalinists? How do they try to attack Khrushchev? Are they successful? Discuss the different feelings concerning the party felt from this group. Support your answer with evidence from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the political state in 1958. What is Khrushchev doing to contribute to this environment? What are the thoughts of the other political leaders during this time?

Discuss specifically other leaders' views and reasons for their views toward Khrushchev.

Essay Topic 3

In 1954 the leadership is once again in turmoil. Discuss the actions from the following leaders: Khrushchev, Molotov, Kaganovich, Malenkov, and Voroshilov. Do these leaders find any solutions? Provide support for your answer from the book.

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