Thirteen Days; a Memoir of the Cuban Missile Crisis Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

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Thirteen Days; a Memoir of the Cuban Missile Crisis Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Thirteen Days, pgs. 35-61.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Robert's main argument against a surprise attack?
(a) America's traditions and history.
(b) Ineffectiveness of attack.
(c) Christian morality.
(d) Cowardice of surprise.

2. What does Robert believe often leads to war?
(a) Greed.
(b) Pride.
(c) Prudence.
(d) Hate.

3. What was one requirement of the blockade plan?
(a) All ship that enter the blockade be inspected.
(b) A promise to withdraw weapons from Berlin.
(c) A meeting with the Organization of American States.
(d) That no ships could pass the blockade.

4. What is one effect of pressure, according to Robert?
(a) It leads to quitting.
(b) It brings out unknown characteristics and strengths.
(c) It causes everyone to cry.
(d) It makes everyone agree.

5. Who was concerned about how the U.S. would convince the rest of the world that the blockade was necessary and legal?
(a) The Prime Minister of Canada.
(b) The leaders in OAS.
(c) The Chancellor of West Germany.
(d) The French President.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far was the original line of interception for the blockade?

2. Why did JFK change the line of interception for the blockade?

3. Who sent messages praising Russia and castigating the U.S.?

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

5. Who suggested that the US take military action against Cuba for America's safety, not knowing about the missiles?

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