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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. How does the U.S. respond to the U-2 incident that led to the capture of a U.S. pilot?

2. What does every U-2 mission require?

3. What is the ultimate result of Khrushchev raising prices on farm products?

4. How long does Khrushchev attach Stalin's abuse of power?

5. Discussed in Chapter 13, what does Khrushchev feel that Germany, France, and Italy will do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the Central Committee's confirmation to divide the parties cause for bewilderment?

2. Why is the U.S. twice tarnished during summit meetings?

3. How are Khrushchev and the government feeling after congress meets in 1956?

4. Why does Khrushchev somewhat fear the bombing plans discussed in Chapter 13?

5. What is the agricultural harvest like in 1958?

6. Why does the U.S. demand a period of relative quiet?

7. What is Khrushchev's response when a deputy foreign minister mentions the captured pilot?

8. Why do foreign ministers meet in Geneva on May 11?

9. Why does the Central Committee condemn Zhukov?

10. What does Khrushchev discuss during the 22nd Congress?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the Gang of Eight. Who is this group? What is the goal of this group? What effect or influence does this group have?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the Great Patriotic War. How do citizens react or come together during this time? What role does Stalin play in this war? What role does Khrushchev play in this war?

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