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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 long does Khrushchev attach Stalin's abuse of power?

2. What U.S. pilot is captured by the Soviets after parachuting out of his downed plane?

3. What is Khrushchev's reaction to the vote by the Presidium in 1959?

4. What must Khrushchev face when he returns to the Soviet Union in October of 1960?

5. In the beginning of Chapter 12, why does the Central Committee panic?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the agricultural harvest like in 1958?

2. What evidence suggests Khrushchev's "Top Secret" speech was meant to be leaked?

3. What occurs at the Soviet Defense Council meeting discussed in Chapter 19?

4. Why is the pro-Khrushchev petition accepted?

5. Why is Khrushchev having nightmares about peace?

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

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

8. What is the purpose of camp literature?

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

10. How does Khrushchev describe Mikoyan in 1957?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There were 5 major international events that stopped Khrushchev's visit to the United States. List and discuss each of these events. What was Khrushchev overall feeling about this missed visit to the US?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the Marshall Plan. Who is involved in enacting this plan? How does this plan allow Stalin to pass the blame? Who does Stalin pass the blame to? What is Khrushchev's role in this Plan? Do you think the Marshall plan was effective for meeting Stalin's goals?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Ukraine before Khrushchev takes over. What changes does Khrushchev make to the country? What is the reaction to these changes by the people? By other political leaders? What is the state of the country after all the changes are implemented?

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