Next Arms Race Exam Click “next” to start the exam. Only one possible answer for each question. Created on November 13, 2023 The Next Arms Race 1 / 7 1. Which of the following statements represents the hawkish supporters of nuclear weapons view on nonproliferation and the further spread of nuclear energy? A. The further spread of nuclear weapons is okay for some states B. The further spread of nuclear weapons is okay for all states C. The further spread of civilian nuclear energy is okay in some cases D. A and C 2 / 7 2. Which of the following statements does not represent the arms control view as presented in Underestimated? A. Nuclear weapons are only effective at deterring the use of other nuclear weapons B. The possession of a small nuclear arsenal is sufficient to deter an aggressor C. Further reductions to existing nuclear arsenals would make us safer D. The size of the U.S. nuclear weapon arsenal, and U.S. willingness to disarm, is not related to other state’s nuclear weapons aspirations 3 / 7 3. As described in Underestimated, the “academic skeptics” are divided into two camps. On which of the following points do both groups agree? A. Possession of a small nuclear arsenal is sufficient for nuclear deterrence B. The further spread of nuclear weapons is of little concern C. Nuclear weapons are effective at preventing conventional wars D. Nonproliferation policies inhibit the development civilian nuclear energy 4 / 7 4. Since 1962, how has the U.S. nuclear arsenal changed in relation to other nuclear weapons states? A. The United States has increased its nuclear dominance B. The relative numbers of weapons have stayed about the same C. The difference between the largest nuclear stockpiles and the smallest has shrunk D. Russian and American stockpiles of non-deployed weapons are so old, they are effectively useless 5 / 7 5. Approximately how many bombs’ worth of plutonium a year could Japan produce if it opened its planned reprocessing plant at Rokkasho? A. 100 B. 500 C. 1,500 D. 10,000 6 / 7 6. In the second chapter, Mr. Sokolski argues what about China and Japan’s plans to enrich uranium for civilian purposes? A. Due to low uranium prices, high foreign supply, and lack of economic, domestic uranium ore in either country, these plans do not make economic sense B. Both countries hope to corner major domestic and export markets by increasing their uranium enrichment capacity C. Due to increasing global prices for enriching and securing uranium ore each of these countries hope to underwrite costs associated with their nuclear power and recycling programs D. B and C 7 / 7 7. In Underestimated, “hard-headed internationalism” would: A. Eschew MAD thinking B. Balance arms reductions with greater transparency C. Recognize that arms control is self-defeating D. A and B E. B and C Your score isThe average score is 56% 0% Restart quiz
