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Quiz for Primary Source 28.3: The Nixon-Khrushchev “Kitchen Debate”

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1. According to Khrushchev, what was the Soviet attitude towards American capitalism?

It was no concern of the Soviet Union whether or not the United States had a capitalist economy.

The Soviet government was confident that the United States would eventually see the wisdom of adopting communism.

The Soviet government saw American capitalism as the single greatest threat to world peace.

It was the primary objective of the Soviet Union to force the United States to adopt communism.

Correct. The answer is a. While Khrushchev suggested the Soviets felt sorry for the people of the United States, he also claimed that the economic system of the United States was none of their concern.

Incorrect. The answer is a. While Khrushchev suggested the Soviets felt sorry for the people of the United States, he also claimed that the economic system of the United States was none of their concern.

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2. Which of these best characterizes Khrushchev’s attitude during the debate?

He agreed that the United States had surpassed the Soviet Union in certain areas, but he argued that this was merely the result of the two countries’ different priorities.

He agreed that the United States had surpassed the Soviet Union in certain areas, but he argued that it would soon catch and surpass its rival.

He refused to concede that the United States was ahead of the Soviet Union in any area.

He acknowledged the United States’ superiority and asked for its help in speeding Soviet development.

Correct. The answer is c. Throughout the debate, Khrushchev claimed that the Soviets, too, possessed all of the products and technologies that Nixon showcased.

Incorrect. The answer is c. Throughout the debate, Khrushchev claimed that the Soviets, too, possessed all of the products and technologies that Nixon showcased.

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3. According to Khrushchev, what was the main difference between Soviet and American housing?

Housing was a right in the Soviet Union, not a privilege.

Houses in the Soviet Union were larger, but had fewer consumer “gadgets.”

Housing in the Soviet Union was smaller, but better built.

Houses in the United States were better, but more expensive.

Correct. The answer is a. Khrushchev claimed that Soviet houses were just as nice as American houses and had all of the same modern conveniences. The only difference was that everyone in the Soviet Union was entitled to a house, something that was not the case in the United States.

Incorrect. The answer is a. Khrushchev claimed that Soviet houses were just as nice as American houses and had all of the same modern conveniences. The only difference was that everyone in the Soviet Union was entitled to a house, something that was not the case in the United States.