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Comprehension
4a Describe the scene shown in this cartoon. Mention the figures and any other details which you think are important.

Analysis and Interpretation
4b You have already seen that one of the main issues behind the events of 1961 was the desire to stabilise the situation in Germany with a treaty. According to the cartoonist, what are Khrushchev and Ulbricht using to sign the treaty?
4c Explain what the cartoonist is trying to say about Khrushchev and Ulbricht.
4d Is this view simply because the cartoonist is drawing for an 'enemy' newspaper or are his accusations justified?

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Cartoon from the British newspaper the Sunday Telegraph, August 26th 1962 (John Jensen/ Centre for the Study of Cartoons and Caricature)
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Cartoon from the British newspaper the Sunday Telegraph, August 26th 1962