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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What exclusive club did Chip Bohlen join at Harvard according to Isaacson?
(a) The Harvard Lampoon.
(b) Sphinx-Kalumet Club.
(c) The Porcellian.
(d) Skull and Bones.

2. 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 went into "exile" from Washington and served in the private sector.
(c) They sought to find roles in directing foreign policy with the new administration.
(d) They became involved in movements to create a global economy.

3. What did Gen. MacArthur recommend, according to Isaacson, to stem the flow of Chinese soldiers into North Korea?
(a) Bombing out bridges over the Yalu River.
(b) Avoiding a mainland war with the communists.
(c) Opening relations with China to negotiate a settlement.
(d) Using nuclear weapons to wipe out China and Russia.

4. What political movement did Bohlen defend to his classmates?
(a) Russia's Bolshevik Revolution.
(b) Cobdenite free traders.
(c) Corporate fascism.
(d) Labor Unionists.

5. What does Isaacson record came of Kennan's concern regarding confronting Soviet Communism?
(a) It was taken by the House UnAmerican Activities committee to guide its efforts to prosecute communist activities throughout the country.
(b) It was shelved by higher members of the Truman Administration but acted upon by the Eisenhower Administration.
(c) It became the foundation for using American embassies as the hub of spying activities against foreign subversives.
(d) An "office of special projects" was started in the CIA.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Isaacson claim to be Harriman's first crusade in his role with the Roosevelt Administration?

2. What does Isaacson record that Mao claimed to be the source of Chinese soldiers in North Korean combat units?

3. What does Isaacson suggest was a practical challenge that Truman faced when he began his presidency?

4. Who does Isaacson record to be the first Democrat candidate for president in 1952 after President Truman announced he would not seek re-election?

5. What was Bohlen's first assignment after he completed training in his field, according to Issacson?

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