BERLIN - THE CONFERENCE - FINAL SCENES

The Berlin Conference concluded without achieving Western hopes for Russian cooperation. Western foreign ministers' plans for Germany and Austria were rejected. The conference ended with the removal of the four powers' flags, leaving its main objectives unfulfilled. Mr. Dulles, the American Secretary of State, expressed disappointment over the Soviet Union's negative attitude towards Germany and Austria.

What was the main outcome of the Berlin Conference regarding Western hopes?

• Successful cooperation with Russia

• Rejection of plans concerning Germany and Austria

• Agreement on economic policies

• Formation of a new alliance

Which countries were the focus of the Western powers' plans that were rejected?

• Poland and Hungary

• Spain and Portugal

• Germany and Austria

• France and Italy

What symbolized the end of the Berlin Conference?

• A public announcement

• A joint declaration

• A peace treaty

• Removal of the flags of the four powers

How did Mr. Dulles describe the Soviet Union's attitude?

• Cooperative

• Positive

• Neutral

• Negative

What emotion did Mr. Dulles express regarding the conference's outcome?

• Discouragement

• Satisfaction

• Optimism

• Indifference