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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Thirteen Days, pgs. 63-88.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which branch of government does Robert believe rank often plays a role?
(a) Executive.
(b) Judicial.
(c) Congressional.
(d) Legislative.

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

3. After making his decision, when was the President's speech to the nation scheduled for?
(a) Saturday afternoon.
(b) Monday evening.
(c) Sunday evening.
(d) Tuesday morning.

4. What did JFK order into the air at all times until the crisis was over?
(a) Helicopters with anti-missile equipment.
(b) U-2's to take photographs.
(c) Nothing, all of the action was at sea for the blockade.
(d) B-52 bombers with atomic weapons.

5. Before the announcement could be made that there was a Cuban Missile Crisis, what did the press report on instead of the crisis?
(a) The secret meetings of Ex Comm.
(b) The normal news.
(c) The President would make a speech.
(d) The OAS meeting.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the section entitled, "It was now up to one single man," when did JFK hope to broadcast his plan to the nation?

3. What piece of information caused JFK to favor the blockade?

4. What extended metaphor does Khrushchev use to conclude his letter from October 26th?

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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