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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Thirteen Days, pgs. 106-150.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Robert believe had a "major psychological and practical effect on the Russians and changed our position . . . into a country acting in accordance with twenty allies legally protecting their position" (92)?
(a) Support from the OAS.
(b) The African countries voicing support.
(c) A declaration of war.
(d) Congressional approval.

2. Who does Robert speak to about the President's concern about missiles in Cuba on September 4th?
(a) The President.
(b) Ambassador Dobrynin.
(c) Soviet Chairman Nikita Khrushchev.
(d) The Deputy Attorney General.

3. Who suggested that the US take military action against Cuba for America's safety, not knowing about the missiles?
(a) Senator Richard B. Russell.
(b) Senator Robert F. Kennedy.
(c) Senator J. William Fulbright.
(d) Senator Homer E. Caphart.

4. What statement did the Russians make public on September 11th?
(a) Russia made no statement.
(b) They had no intention of putting missiles in Cuba.
(c) They would put missiles in any country they want.
(d) The missiles already in Cuba would remain there.

5. Who handles all international problems for the U.S.?
(a) The Secretary of State.
(b) The CIA.
(c) The Chief of Staff.
(d) The ambassadors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book had JFK recently read that had to do with miscalculations leading to war?

2. How do the authors of the afterword describe the following quote: "In a world of mutual superiority, neither nation can win a nuclear war, but each must be willing to risk losing" (107)?

3. What did JFK believe was the likelihood of nuclear war when dealing with the Cuban Missile Crisis?

4. What was the "final lesson" (95) learned from the Cuban Missile Crisis?

5. Who was concerned about how the U.S. would convince the rest of the world that the blockade was necessary and legal?

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