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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Thirteen Days, pgs. 89-106.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What was the main reason that the President did not attend all of the Ex Comm meetings?
(a) Evasion of responsibility.
(b) Busy schedule.
(c) Important diplomatic duties.
(d) To avoid arousing suspicion.

4. What word would best complete the following quote? "No action is taken against a powerful adversary in a _____________" (96).
(a) War.
(b) Nuclear world.
(c) Benign manner.
(d) Vacuum.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Soviet Union refused to acknowledge the blockade, how often were low level flights conducted over Cuba?

2. Who was JFK communicating with on a daily basis?

3. What feeling does Robert believe Congress and the country is turning to but should not?

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

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

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