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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Robert tells that JFK felt that if what had happened could be considered a triumph, it was only one for who?
2. Who handles all international problems for the U.S.?
3. When the Soviet Union refused to acknowledge the blockade, how often were low level flights conducted over Cuba?
4. Whose job does Robert believe is getting bigger and is in actuality five jobs under one title?
5. Which country does Robert identify that originally doubted the U.S.'s position regarding Cuba?
Short Essay Questions
1. While still in communications with Khrushchev, RFK writes that "both 'hawks' and 'doves' sensed that our combination of limited force and diplomatic efforts had been unsuccessful" (64). What do the symbolic terms "hawks" and "doves" stand for?
2. Why does Robert claim that "we cannot be an island even if we wished; nor can we successfully separate ourselves from the rest of the world" (94)?
3. What did RFK believe was wrong with the letter drafted by the State Department that was written in response to the letter received October 27th, and what did he suggest they write instead?
4. What does Robert mean when he says "that with respect to nuclear war there is an awesome crack between unlikelihood and impossibility" (105)?
5. According to Robert, how did time before the crisis was publicized effect the President's decisions?
6. Why did JFK choose the Marucla for the first vessel to be boarded?
7. Who did JFK seek advice from? Why?
8. How does JFK view the military advisers recommending war? Why does he feel this way?
9. In the letter drafted by Robert and Sorenson in response to Khrushchev's letter received October 26th, what is the "first ingredient" (79) to a peaceful arrangement? Why?
10. In the letter received October 26th, what does Khrushchev claim is the reason he sent weapons to Cuba?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In an essay, analyze the validity of the nuclear paradox. What scenarios have shown this paradox to be true? Did Khrushchev's removal of missiles from Cuba signal his unwillingness to go to nuclear war?
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay examining the importance of peer evaluation. Develop an argument that is either for using groups or against it. Was the group effort successfully used for Ex Comm? Why or why not? What lesson can be learned from this?
Essay Topic 3
The importance of communication is stressed throughout Thirteen Days. In an essay analyze this theme. You may want to answer one or more of the following questions in your essay: When is communication important? When are secrets kept? How does communication solve problems? How is communication flawed when there is a language barrier? Who needs to be communicating in a crisis? How important is communication?
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