Thirteen Days Viewing Guide Assessment

Front

In what year does the Cuban Missile Crisis take place?

Back

1962

Answer explanation

The Cuban Missile Crisis occurred in 1962, a pivotal moment during the Cold War when the United States and the Soviet Union faced off over the presence of Soviet missiles in Cuba.

Front

What is, according to O’Donnell, the only word in politics?

Back

Loyalty, loyalty

Answer explanation

According to O’Donnell, the only word in politics is 'loyalty'. This emphasizes the importance of allegiance and commitment in political relationships and actions.

Front

Finish This Quote- “The Soviet understands only one language. Action. Respects only one word. _______________”

Back

Force, force

Answer explanation

The correct completion of the quote is 'Force'. This emphasizes that the Soviet Union responds to strength and power, highlighting a belief in the necessity of force in international relations.

Front

What is Operation Ortsac and why is its name significant?

Back

Operation Ortsac was a covert U.S. operation in Cuba during the Cold War, named after 'Castro' spelled backward.

Answer explanation

Operation Ortsac was a covert U.S. operation in Cuba during the Cold War, and its name is significant because it is 'Castro' spelled backward, highlighting its focus on opposing Fidel Castro's regime.

Front

Kennedy announces that there will be a “strict q________________.”

Back

quarantine, Quarantine

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'quarantine' as it fits the context of Kennedy's announcement. The word should be in lowercase to match the sentence structure, indicating a strict measure to control the spread of disease.

Front

The commander meets the military officials. What was his response when asked whether or not he was fired upon? “It was a ______________________, sir.”

Back

cakewalk, cake walk, Cakewalk, Cake walk

Answer explanation

The correct response is "cakewalk". This term means an easy task, suggesting the commander did not face significant danger. The other options are incorrect due to formatting or capitalization.

Front

The agreement between the US and the Soviet Union was that they would remove the missiles from Cuba if the US did what?

Back

Promised not to attack Cuba

Answer explanation

The agreement was that the US would promise not to attack Cuba in exchange for the removal of Soviet missiles from Cuba. This was a key part of resolving the Cuban Missile Crisis.