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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event does Isaacson claim caused tension between the U.S., Britain, and their Soviet Allies?
(a) Harriman discovered his private quarters had been bugged by Stalin.
(b) The discovery of a mass grave of 10,000 Polish officers who had been summarily executed by the Red Army after the Nazi-Soviet Non Aggression Pact of 1939.
(c) Harriman discovered that Stalin was conducting back channel negotiations with Hitler.
(d) Roosevelt discovered that Stalin had placed spies throughout his administration.

2. What agreement does Isaacson record Roosevelt and Churchill made during their initial meeting after America's entry into WWII?
(a) NATO.
(b) Lend Lease.
(c) The Atlantic Charter.
(d) The Non Aggression Pact.

3. Which president does Isaacson report Dean Acheson served as Assistant Secretary of State?
(a) Franklin Roosevelt.
(b) Harry Truman.
(c) John F. Kennedy.
(d) Dwight Eisenhower.

4. How does Isaacson claim Bohlen distinguished himself in the service of his first assignment?
(a) He impressed his superiors with his diligent interest in Russia and its language.
(b) He impressed members of the Roosevelt Administration with his insights into economics and industry.
(c) He impressed the investors of W.A. Harriman with his knack for choosing growing companies in which to invest.
(d) He left a strong impression with his writing ability.

5. What does Isaacson claim to be the purpose of the club that Bohlen joined?
(a) It was a "final club" for members who would join no others after coming into it.
(b) To train underclassmen on their place on campus.
(c) To serve as a place at which underclassmen could play rowdy poker games.
(d) It was called a "waiting" club where members waited to be asked to join a more prestigious club.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two of the "Wise Men" does Isaacson claim understood the importance of trade and global involvement from their careers on Wall Street?

2. With whom did John McCloy and Robert Lovett serve as advisers to the Secretary of War, according to Isaacson?

3. With what country did Bohlen become fascinated during late-night discussions at Harvard?

4. What event early in WWII does Isaacson quote John McCloy as calling, "...regrettable in the clear light of perfect hindsight"?

5. In what town does Isaacson claim that George Kennan was born?

(see the answer key)

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