"Thirteen Days" Cuban Missile Crisis Quiz

What was the pilot in the opening scene photographing?

• Military bases in Cuba

• Soviet missiles in Cuba

• Tourist attractions in Cuba

• American missiles in Cuba

How far could the missiles reach from Cuba?

• 500 miles

• 1,000 miles

• 1,500 miles

• 2,000 miles

How many days until the missiles are operational?

• 7 days

• 10 days

• 14 days

• 20 days

What was the date of the beginning of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• October 10, 1962

• October 14, 1962

• October 16, 1962

• October 28, 1962

What does appeasement make the aggressor more of, according to the Munich reference?

• Passive

• Aggressive

• Cooperative

• Weak

Which of the following is NOT one of the options considered by the Joint Chiefs of Staff?

• Surgical airstrikes

• Much larger airstrikes

• Invasion

• Diplomatic negotiations

What is the phrase used to express the fear of repeating a past mistake?

• "It'll be Munich all over again."

• "History will not repeat itself."

• "We shall not appease."

• "No more compromises."

Did the Soviets admit to having missiles in Cuba as part of the compromise?

• Yes

• No

• It's classified

• Not applicable

List the three steps of the QUARANTINE as mentioned in the image.

• Reduce speed, Stand by for inspection, Be towed or fired upon

• Increase speed, Prepare for inspection, Surrender or retreat

• Maintain speed, Avoid inspection, Negotiate or confront

• Stop immediately, Allow full inspection, Disarm or be disarmed

What does DEFCON stand for?

• Defense Condition

• Defense Readiness Condition

• Defense Operational Condition

• Defense Alert Condition