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What was the critical mistake made by the Soviet interpreter during the nuclear negotiations?
What was the critical mistake made by the Soviet interpreter during the nuclear negotiations?
- He interrupted Gorbachev during the talks.
- He misinterpreted a key point in the agreement.
- He sided with the U.S. unexpectedly.
- He used the word 'verifying' instead of 'verified'. (correct)
In the Open Skies proposal, what did the word 'verifying' mean to the Soviets and Americans?
In the Open Skies proposal, what did the word 'verifying' mean to the Soviets and Americans?
- That the Russians had sided with the U.S. on one point in the agreement.
- That both sides could fly over each other's territory for inspections.
- That the U.S. would provide the aircraft for the inspections. (correct)
- That the Soviet Union would provide the aircraft for the inspections.
Why did everyone in the White House Cabinet Room freeze when Igor Korchilov made his mistake?
Why did everyone in the White House Cabinet Room freeze when Igor Korchilov made his mistake?
- They were surprised by Gorbachev's response.
- They realized a critical error had occurred in the negotiations. (correct)
- They wanted to hear Korchilov's explanation.
- They disagreed with Korchilov's translation.
What did Gorbachev say in response to Igor Korchilov's mistake during the arms control treaty talks?
What did Gorbachev say in response to Igor Korchilov's mistake during the arms control treaty talks?
What challenges do interpreters face at high-level meetings according to the text?
What challenges do interpreters face at high-level meetings according to the text?
How did Tong Kim prepare for the important meeting between Madeleine Albright and Kim Jong Il?
How did Tong Kim prepare for the important meeting between Madeleine Albright and Kim Jong Il?
What did Anthony Scaramucci advise about interpreting President Trump's statements?
What did Anthony Scaramucci advise about interpreting President Trump's statements?
Why did Tong Kim perfect a North Korean accent when interpreting for high-level meetings?
Why did Tong Kim perfect a North Korean accent when interpreting for high-level meetings?
Why is uncertainty mentioned as part of any language in the text?
Why is uncertainty mentioned as part of any language in the text?
What was the critical mistake made by the Soviet interpreter during the nuclear negotiations?
What was the critical mistake made by the Soviet interpreter during the nuclear negotiations?
Why did Gorbachev quickly correct the interpreter's mistake during the negotiations?
Why did Gorbachev quickly correct the interpreter's mistake during the negotiations?
How did Igor Korchilov feel after his critical mistake during the arms control treaty talks?
How did Igor Korchilov feel after his critical mistake during the arms control treaty talks?
What is the main concern for interpreters at high-level meetings, as mentioned in the text?
What is the main concern for interpreters at high-level meetings, as mentioned in the text?
What was Tong Kim's approach to preparing for interpreting at the meeting between Madeleine Albright and Kim Jong Il?
What was Tong Kim's approach to preparing for interpreting at the meeting between Madeleine Albright and Kim Jong Il?
Why do interpreters need to be meticulous with their words at top-level meetings?
Why do interpreters need to be meticulous with their words at top-level meetings?
What is a notable characteristic of President Trump that poses a challenge for interpreters?
What is a notable characteristic of President Trump that poses a challenge for interpreters?
What made Tong Kim switch from a South Korean to a North Korean accent in his interpretations?
What made Tong Kim switch from a South Korean to a North Korean accent in his interpretations?
How did interpreters like Tong Kim serve as both linguists and diplomats?
How did interpreters like Tong Kim serve as both linguists and diplomats?
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