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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Thirteen Days, to Page 34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Ex Comm believe would happen if they put a blockade around Cuba?
(a) Russia would put a blockade around Berlin.
(b) Cuba would give up.
(c) Cuba would bomb the naval fleet.
(d) Russia would use nuclear force.

2. What is SAM an acronym for?
(a) Surface attack mission.
(b) Surface-to-air-missile.
(c) Submarine aquatic mission.
(d) Strategy against missiles.

3. Against what strategy was the following argument used: It would be like "closing the door after the horse has left the barn" (28)?
(a) Summit.
(b) Air stike.
(c) Blockade.
(d) Nuclear War.

4. When did John F. Kennedy call his brother, Robert, to the White House to discuss the photographs taken over Cuba?
(a) October 16, 1962.
(b) October 20, 1964.
(c) September 4, 1962.
(d) October 15, 1964.

5. What was JFK's feeling after meeting with a Russian representative after learning about missiles in Cuba?
(a) Content.
(b) Rage.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Displeased.

Short Answer Questions

1. Robert describes the conflict in Cuba as one between two atomic nations. What are the two atomic nations he refers to?

2. What does Robert claim was impossible for Ex Comm to come up with when making their recommendations to JFK?

3. What was the main reason that the President did not attend all of the Ex Comm meetings?

4. Who does Robert speak to about the President's concern about missiles in Cuba on September 4th?

5. In which branch of government does Robert believe rank often plays a role?

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