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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Chip Bohlen grow up, according to Isaacson?
(a) New York City.
(b) Grindstone Island, New York.
(c) Paris.
(d) Aiken, South Carolina.

2. With whom did John McCloy and Robert Lovett serve as advisers to the Secretary of War, according to Isaacson?
(a) George Marshall and Erskine Hawkins.
(b) McGeorge Bundy and Henry Stimson.
(c) Dean Acheson and Averell Harriman.
(d) Robert Patterson and Harvey Bundy.

3. What approach did Wall Street favor regarding the future of Germany's industrial base during plans for the post-war era, according to Isaacson?
(a) Wall Street favored Soviet usurpation of German manufacturing equipment so American manufacturers would have a market advantage in Europe.
(b) Wall Street favored reviving Germany because of the business opportunities.
(c) Wall Street favored putting German companies under the control of American Corporations to expand markets around the world.
(d) Wall Street favored placing German corporations under the control of the American government to reduce the possibility of competition from vigorous foreign markets.

4. With what country did Bohlen become fascinated during late-night discussions at Harvard?
(a) Germany.
(b) China.
(c) Russia.
(d) Japan.

5. According to Isaacson, what event took place between Harriman and the person with whom he was sharing responsibility that foreshadowed the role of the two countries they represented in their places in Western leadership?
(a) Harriman and Beaverbrook had an animated clash during which Harriman insisted that England and the U.S. would determine jointly the distribution of war resources, rather than England alone.
(b) Harriman had a confrontational argument with Leon Trotsky regarding financial aid.
(c) Harriman and John Lovett developed plans for deciding who would get Allied war support without input from Britain.
(d) Harriman and John McCloy developed Allied policy positions without referring to the Soviets.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the focus of the agreement after the initial meeting between Roosevelt and Churchill, according to Isaacson?

3. Which of the "Wise Men" does Isaacson report to be the son of a wealthy railway tycoon?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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