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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Isaacson report chose Kennan and Bohlen for service in the American Embassy in Moscow?
(a) President Franklin Roosevelt.
(b) The American Ambassador to Russia, William Bullitt.
(c) Secretary of State Elihu Root.
(d) Secretary of War Henry Lewis Stimson.

2. What was the ratio of students who passed the training for Kennan's chosen field to those who took the course, according to Isaacson?
(a) 110:160.
(b) 110:16.
(c) 1:11.
(d) 16:110.

3. What does Isaacson claim to be the the Soviet's view of keeping security?
(a) The Soviets saw massive military buildups as the primary method of achieving security.
(b) The Soviets saw security as the primary goal of all of its imperial efforts.
(c) The Soviets viewed security in terms of dominating and occupying as much territory as possible.
(d) The Soviets viewed security in terms of seeing everyone as a potential threat.

4. What does Isaacson write of what became of the "Six Wise Men" after Dwight D. Eisenhower was elected president in 1952?
(a) They became active in Democrat Party politics so they could resume their positions of influence after Eisenhower was removed from office.
(b) They became involved in movements to create a global economy.
(c) They sought to find roles in directing foreign policy with the new administration.
(d) They went into "exile" from Washington and served in the private sector.

5. What does Isaacson report to be the entry in the Enola Gay log book by co-pilot Robert Lewis after the explosion of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima?
(a) "My God. What have we done?"
(b) "Target visually bombed with good results."
(c) "This thing is over."
(d) "Is this all it's cracked up to be?"

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Isaacson suggest to be the result of George Kennan's "Long Telegram"?

2. After Dwight D. Eisenhower was elected president in 1952, who does Isaacson state became Secretary of State?

3. Where does Isaacson claim George Kennan served the government in lieu of paying the expenses of attending law school?

4. Why did President Eisenhower relieve Bob Lovett from the Defense Department, according to Isaacson?

5. How does Isaacson claim Bohlen distinguished himself in the service of his first assignment?

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